What Should the Nurse Remember to Do When Applying a Hydrocolloid

question 2

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse remember to do when applying a hydrocolloid dressing?

• A)Apply granules after applying the wafer.
• B)Never use a secondary dressing.
• C)Hold the dressing in place.
• D)Use silk tape to hold the dressing in place.

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Definitions:

Hypodermis

The hypodermis is the deepest layer of skin, located beneath the dermis, and is primarily made of fat and connective tissue.

Reticular Layer

The deeper layer of the dermis, made up of dense irregular connective tissue that provides skin with strength and elasticity.

Vitreous Humor

The clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye.

Posterior Cavity

The posterior cavity, also known as the dorsal body cavity, is a part of the body cavity that encloses the brain and spinal cord, comprising the cranial cavity and vertebral canal.