What safety factors should be considered when using an Aquathermia pad unit for a patient? (Select all that apply)

Choice A rationale
Leaving the old dressing in place and simply covering it with new wet dressings would not address the issue of the dressing being adhered to the wound bed, which could lead to further tissue damage when it is eventually removed.

Choice B rationale
Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic and not typically used to moisten dressings that are stuck to a wound bed, as it may irritate the wound and delay healing.

Choice C rationale
Adding normal saline is the gentlest method to loosen a dressing that is stuck to a wound bed. It helps to rehydrate the dressing and the wound, making it easier to remove without causing additional trauma to the healing tissue.

Choice D rationale
Pulling off the dressing using slow, steady pressure could cause damage to the new tissue forming in the wound bed and should be avoided unless all other methods have failed.

Choice A rationale

Promoting protein in the diet is beneficial for wound healing as it provides the necessary building blocks for tissue repair and regeneration.

Choice B rationale

NPWT (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) therapy, also known as Wound Vacs, creates negative pressure to help wounds with large amounts of drainage and has been shown to be beneficial for chronic wounds³.

Choice C rationale

Wet-to-dry dressings are generally not recommended for chronic wounds as they can cause trauma to the wound bed when removed, potentially delaying healing.

Choice D rationale

Hydrocolloid dressings are beneficial for chronic wounds as they maintain a moist environment, which is conducive to wound healing.

Choice E rationale

Tolerating pressure treatment is not typically a method used for treating chronic wounds. Instead, pressure relief is important, especially for pressure ulcers.