Your patient has a deep wound on the right hip,with tunneling at the 8 o'clock position extending 5 cm.The wound is draining large amounts of serosanguineous fluid and contains 100% red beefy tissue in the wound bed.Of the following,which would be an appropriate dressing choice?

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Alginates are highly absorbent and are appropriate for wounds with moderate to large amounts of drainage.They are ideal for wounds with tunneling,as they will conform to fill the tunnel.Gauze and hydrocolloids have limited absorptive ability.Gauze could adhere to the wound bed and cause trauma when removed.A hydrogel would increase the drainage,with the potential of macerating surrounding skin.

Your Patient Has a Deep Wound on the Right Hip,with