The nurse is working with a student nurse to provide care to a patient with a pressure ulcer.The student nurse describes characteristics of an ideal dressing.Which of the following statements indicate the student needs more education? (Select all that apply.)

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The characteristics of an ideal dressing include a dressing that is able to absorb exudate yet keep the wound bed moist but the surrounding peri-wound area dry and intact,be appropriate for infected wounds,conform to the body for ease of movement,maintain physiological wound environment,and be cost-effective.

The Nurse Is Working with a Student Nurse to Provide