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1. You are taking care of a patient with a 1. D.

Alginate dressings are most often used


diabetic ulcer at the plantar aspect of his on infected wounds with excessive
foot. The wound nurse comes in and drainage as they have a high absorptive
inspects the wound, and you noted that capacity. Film dressings are indicated for
the wound looks infected and is draining superficial wounds. Hydrocolloids and
purulent exudates. After cleaning the hydrogels cannot be used on wounds that
wound, the nurse asks you what type of are infected or have significant drainage.
dressing would be most appropriate for PP. 124-125
the wound. You suggest:
a. A hydrocolloid dressing
b. A foam dressing
c. A transparent film
d. An alginate dressing

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