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A patient is incontinent the first day after his surgery.
This is a risk factor for the development of skin breakdown and infection because of the added moisture and because:

The patient has to be repositioned for the bed to be changed.

Shearing is more likely from wet sheets.

The moisture creates an environment suitable for the growth of microorganisms in a wound.

Greater pressure is exerted by a wet bed.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Repositioning the patient for bed changing does not directly contribute to skin breakdown or infection.

Choice B rationale:

While shearing can cause skin breakdown, it is not directly related to incontinence or wet sheets.

Choice C rationale:

Moisture from incontinence can create an environment suitable for the growth of microorganisms in a wound, leading to infection and skin breakdown.

Choice D rationale:

A wet bed does not exert greater pressure on the patient’s skin.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Karaya paste is used for ostomy care, not for dressing changes.

Choice B rationale:

Paper tape might not provide the necessary adhesion for frequent dressing changes.

Choice C rationale:

Elastic adhesive tape is typically used for strains and sprains, not for dressing changes.

Choice D rationale:

Montgomery straps are adhesive strips that can be tied and untied to secure dressings without removing and reapplying tape. This can help reduce skin irritation from repeated tape removal.

A. Wet-to-dry dressings. B. Negative pressure treatment. C. NPWT therapy. D. Hydrocolloid dressings. E. Promoting protein in the diet.

Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Wet-to-dry dressings are not typically used for chronic wounds as they can cause tissue damage.

Choice B rationale:

Negative pressure treatment can promote healing by removing excess fluid and promoting blood flow to the wound.

Choice C rationale:

NPWT therapy, or Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, can help heal chronic wounds by removing excess fluid and promoting blood flow.

Choice D rationale:

Hydrocolloid dressings maintain a moist wound environment, which can promote healing.

Choice E rationale:

Protein is essential for wound healing as it is needed for the growth and repair of tissues.

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