The nurse is explaining negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT)to a patient.Which of the following statements will help reassure the patient that this type of therapy will support wound healing? (Select all that apply.)

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NPWT optimizes blood flow, removes wound fluid, and maintains a moist environment, all of which support wound healing. Positive pressure is not applied in NPWT; it uses negative pressure.

The Nurse Is Explaining Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)to a Patient