What characteristics do dressing material need to work well with secondary-intention wounds? (Select all that apply.)

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Wounds that are left open to heal by secondary intention have lost tissue and the dressing material needs to fill that void. If there is a lot of exudate, the dressing needs to be able to absorb it. If the wound is very dry, a dressing that provides moisture will be needed. These wounds often have tunneling under the skin and must be packed with dressing material. The dressing material does not need to be occlusive and long-term.

What Characteristics Do Dressing Material Need to Work Well with Secondary-Intention