How should dressings be applied and when are they typically removed?

• A. Dressings should be sterile and applied to protect the wound, absorb drainage, and prevent infection; removal is per surgeon's orders, often within 24-48 hours or later.
• B. Dressings should be applied non-sterile and removed after 1 week.
• C. Dressings should be left in place until fully healed, never removed.
• D. Dressings are optional if the wound is clean.

Answer: (A)