Because the Patient with an Abdominal Dressing Requires Frequent Dressing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Because the patient with an abdominal dressing requires frequent dressing changes, the abdomen is beginning to show skin irritation from repeated tape removal. The nurse would change the dressing procedure in order to use:

• A) paper tape.
• B) Montgomery straps.
• C) Karaya paste.
• D) elastic adhesive tape.

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