The nurse is applying a medicated plastic wrap dressing to a patient's leg. What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent development of complications?

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It is important to remove the dressing for a certain amount of time each day to allow for ventilation and inspection of the skin. Removing the dressing for 12 hours a day would allow for this, while still providing consistent medication application. Removing the dressing for 24 hours every other day or less frequently increases the risk for infection and other complications. Applying the dressing too frequently (more than twice a day) can also lead to skin irritation and damage.

The Nurse Is Applying a Medicated Plastic Wrap Dressing to a Patient's