A client's wound is being debrided by letting a wet-to-dry dressing that is packed into the wound dry. This type of debridement is called:

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Wet-to-dry dressings are a form of mechanical debridement in which the dressing, when dry, is removed along with the debris that adheres to the dressing. Autolytic debridement involves using the body's own enzymes to break down dead tissue, enzymatic debridement involves using topical agents to break down dead tissue, and sharp debridement involves using surgical instruments to remove dead tissue.

A Client's Wound Is Being Debrided by Letting a Wet-To-Dry