A client with a large abdominal wound requires a dressing change every 4 hours.The client will be discharged to the home setting,where the dressing care will be continued.Which of the following is true concerning this client's wound healing process?

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A dressing should support a moist wound environment if the wound is healing by secondary intention,such as with a large abdominal wound.A moist wound base facilitates the movement of epithelialization,thus allowing the wound to resurface as quickly as possible.Only mild soap may be used or saline.Antiseptics may be damaging to granulation tissue.A heat lamp should not be used because it will dry out the wound and impair the movement of epithelialization.Clean dressings may be used in the home setting.

A Client with a Large Abdominal Wound Requires a Dressing