Some Drawbacks to Using Sterile Aluminum Foil as an Occlusive

question 39

Multiple Choice

Some drawbacks to using sterile aluminum foil as an occlusive dressing include:

• A) sterility cannot be ensured unless the materials were autoclaved.
• B) a flutter valve is difficult to create.
• C) foil cannot create an airtight seal.
• D) skin lacerations may occur from the sharp edges.

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