A patient has an open skin lesion and the HCP wants the area covered with a dressing after application of an antibiotic ointment. The patient asks the nurse the purpose of covering the area. Which reason does the nurse provide?
A) The dressing is solely for the purpose of retaining moisture.
B) The dressing will prevent the evaporation of the medication.
C) The dressing will reduce pain in the lesion and prevent itching.
D) The dressing will enhance the absorption of the topical medication.
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