Direction: Answer the questions, explain in minimum of 5 sentences. Write it in one whole sheet of paper. 1. Why should we use dressing and bandages on wounds? 2. Can we use any cloth as a dressing or bandages? Why and Why not? 3. Aside from wound, in what other injuries can we use dressing and bandages? 4. Why is it necessary to apply the proper techniques on applying dressing and bandages?
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Answer:
1. to protect a wound and prevent infection, but also to allow healing
2. Yes you can as long as it is clean. Dressing and bandages should be sterile. absorbent, non shedding and have the ability to stopped bleeding when pressure is applied
3. broken bones and soft tissue injuries.
4. to provide comfort and adequate support for the affected part.