Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) Practice Exam

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What is a common consideration for using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)?

It is a low-cost treatment.
The seal must be maintained to avoid cancellation of therapy.
Pain and bleeding are not common concerns.
Patients feel unrestricted during use.

The correct answer is: It is a low-cost treatment.

Choosing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) involves several important considerations, one of which is the necessity of maintaining a proper seal during the therapy. The integrity of the seal is critical because it ensures that the negative pressure is effectively applied to the wound, promoting healing by drawing out exudate and helping to stimulate tissue granulation. If the seal is compromised, the efficacy of the therapy is diminished, which can lead to inadequate wound healing and prolong the treatment duration. While cost considerations may be relevant, they do not encompass the pivotal aspects of NPWT usage as thoroughly as the requirement for maintaining an effective seal. The other options focus on aspects that are either inaccurate or secondary to the primary treatment considerations associated with NPWT.