A physician orders a dressing to cover a wound that is shallow with minimal drainage. What would be the best type of dressing for this wound?

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Hydrocolloid dressings are ideal for shallow wounds with minimal drainage because they maintain a moist environment that promotes healing, can absorb small amounts of exudate, and protect the wound from external contamination.

A Physician Orders a Dressing to Cover a Wound That