A Patient's Wound, Which Has a Slight Amount of Drainage

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient's wound, which has a slight amount of drainage, will benefit from a dressing that provides a moist environment. Which type of dressing will the nurse apply?

• A) Hydrofiber
• B) Hydrocolloid
• C) Gauze
• D) Abdominal dressing pads (ABD)

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Definitions:

Hydrophilic

Describing molecules or substances that have a natural affinity for water and can dissolve in or absorb water easily.

Hydrophobic

A characteristic of molecules or substances that do not readily mix with or are repelled by water, often due to nonpolar characteristics.

Water Strider

An insect that can walk on the surface of water due to the high surface tension of water and the long, water-repellent legs of the insect.

Hydrogen Ion

A positively charged ion (H+) that forms when a hydrogen atom loses its electron and effectively becomes a proton.