You Are Explaining Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)to a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are explaining negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to a patient.Which of the following statements will help reassure the patient that this type of therapy will support wound healing? (Select all that apply. )

• A)NPWT optimizes blood flow.
• B)NPWT will remove wound fluid.
• C)NPWT will maintain a moist environment.
• D)NPWT will apply positive pressure to the wound.

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