List five factors you should consider when choosing a dressing for a patient with an open wound

What will be an ideal response?

The correct answer should include five of the following key points:
*Amount of wound drainage
*Condition of wound bed (granular or necrotic)
*Presence of wound infection
*Skin condition (can it tolerate adhesives?)
*Frequency of dressing changes
*Availability of wound dressings
*Cost of dressing
*Wound location

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A) Clinical Era B) Pharmaceutical Care Era C) Scientific Era D) Traditional Era

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Bimetallic heat detectors are activated by ___ of heated material.

a. melting b. vaporization c. ionization d. expansion

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