The nurse is caring for a patient with an infected full-thickness wound with moderate drainage and no odor.What type of dressing will be most appropriate for the nurse to apply?

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An antimicrobial collagen dressing promotes wound healing,is absorbent,and is treated with an antimicrobial to promote infection resolution.Although alginate dressings will absorb the drainage,they do not treat the infection.Petroleum gauze is not absorbent and would not be the best choice for a draining wound.Foam dressings are highly absorbent,but they will not treat the infected wound.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Infected