While bathing a patient,the nurse assesses a red,unblanchable area on the coccyx.Which type of dressing should the nurse apply?

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A transparent film for a stage I pressure ulcer will protect it from shearing injury and will retain moisture.A hydrocolloid dressing would be appropriate for a larger,more advanced pressure ulcer.There is no discharge in a stage I pressure ulcer,making absorbent and wet-to-dry dressing options inappropriate.

While Bathing a Patient,the Nurse Assesses a Red,unblanchable Area on the Coccyx.Which