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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has an infected wound with large amounts of drainage. Which type of dressing would the nurse use? a. Telfa b. OpSite c. DuoDerm d. AlgiDERM ANS: D AlgiDERM is manufactured from seaweed and is recommended for infected wounds because it is an exudate absorber. Telfa and OpSite do not absorb exudates. DuoDerm is for light to moderate wound drainage. According to the manufacturer, it does absorb exudates, but it is best for wounds with moderate drainage. DIF:...