Some drawbacks to using sterile aluminum foil as an occlusive dressing include:
A) skin lacerations may occur from the sharp edges.
B) foil cannot create an airtight seal.
C) sterility cannot be ensured unless the materials were autoclaved.
D) a flutter valve is difficult to create.
A
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