The nursing assistant observes that the client's skin around the abdominal dressing is slightly irritated from previous cloth tape used during dressing changes. When preparing for the next dressing change, what is the appropriate dressing for the nursing assistant to choose?

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The nursing assistant helps the nurse with the dressing change by choosing Montgomery ties, which can be used to secure a dressing that needs to be changed often. The skin will be less irritated by leaving the adhesive parts on an area of nonirritated skin and using straps or rubber bands and safety pins to secure the dressing. Because the dressing is on the abdomen, an elastic bandage or Kerlix would be unable to go around the person and secure the abdominal dressing. Paper tape would further irritate the client's skin.

The Nursing Assistant Observes That the Client's Skin Around the Abdominal