A Patient Has an Open Skin Lesion and the HCP

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has an open skin lesion and the HCP wants the area covered with a dressing after application of an antibiotic ointment. The patient asks the nurse the purpose of covering the area. Which reason does the nurse provide?

• A)The dressing is solely for the purpose of retaining moisture.
• B)The dressing will prevent the evaporation of the medication.
• C)The dressing will reduce pain in the lesion and prevent itching.
• D)The dressing will enhance the absorption of the topical medication.

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