Which statement about wound care across the lifespan is correct?
A)"When applying transparent dressings on older adult clients, do not hold the skin taut, because doing so can cause damage."
B)"In young children, staph bacteria and fungi are the most common causes of infection in minor wounds."
C)"Pressure injuries and contact irritation are rare among newborns and infants in NICUs."
D)"As compared to younger clients, older adults have a heightened inflammatory response, which can contribute to delayed wound healing."

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A)Of these options, the only accurate statement is that the two major infectious agents affecting the skin of children are Staphylococcus and fungi. The rest of the statements are not valid. Specifically, the skin of older adult clients should be held taut when applying transparent dressings; pressure injuries and contact irritation are common among hospitalized newborns and infants; and older adults have a delayed inflammatory response as compared to younger clients.
B)Of these options, the only accurate statement is that the two major infectious agents affecting the skin of children are Staphylococcus and fungi. The rest of the statements are not valid. Specifically, the skin of older adult clients should be held taut when applying transparent dressings; pressure injuries and contact irritation are common among hospitalized newborns and infants; and older adults have a delayed inflammatory response as compared to younger clients.
C)Of these options, the only accurate statement is that the two major infectious agents affecting the skin of children are Staphylococcus and fungi. The rest of the statements are not valid. Specifically, the skin of older adult clients should be held taut when applying transparent dressings; pressure injuries and contact irritation are common among hospitalized newborns and infants; and older adults have a delayed inflammatory response as compared to younger clients.
D)Of these options, the only accurate statement is that the two major infectious agents affecting the skin of children are Staphylococcus and fungi. The rest of the statements are not valid. Specifically, the skin of older adult clients should be held taut when applying transparent dressings; pressure injuries and contact irritation are common among hospitalized newborns and infants; and older adults have a delayed inflammatory response as compared to younger clients.

Which Statement About Wound Care Across the Lifespan Is Correct