Physiological AdaptationQuestion 378 of 2368
A client has a venous ulcer on the medial lower leg with a large amount of drainage and leg edema. Which treatment does the nurse expect to be part of the plan of care?
- Hydrogen peroxide soaks at each dressing change
- A dry gauze dressing changed once each week
- A transparent film dressing over the ulcer
- Compression dressings with a multilayer bandage system
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Correct answer: Compression dressings with a multilayer bandage system
Venous ulcers need compression dressings and multilayer bandages to control edema and absorb large amounts of drainage.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: Venous Ulcers. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026