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True or False: Gauze should be moistened before pulling it from the wound bed during wet-to-dry mechanical debridement.
True
False
Depends on wound type
Not applicable
The correct answer is: False
Moistening gauze before pulling it from the wound bed is an important consideration in wet-to-dry mechanical debridement. The primary objective of using wet-to-dry dressings is not just to absorb exudate but also to facilitate the removal of necrotic tissue from the wound bed. When gauze is moistened prior to removal, it can potentially minimize pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding tissue. If the gauze is allowed to dry completely, it can adhere more firmly to the wound, leading to increased discomfort and possible disruption of healthy tissue during removal. Therefore, it is generally recommended to moisten the gauze to ease the removal process and protect the wound bed from additional injury, enhancing patient comfort and promoting better healing outcomes. In this case, the choice indicating that gauze should not be moistened before removal does not align with best practices in wound care, which advocate for moistening to reduce trauma and optimize healing.