In Brief PURPOSE To provide an overview of moisture balance and its importance in wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES After reading this article and taking the test, the reader should be able to: Discuss the wound healing process and wound assessment. Describe the types of dressings available and how they meet the needs of the individual patient. This continuing education activity focuses specifically on moisture balance in the wound, and it is the third in a 4-part series that will address the components of wound bed preparation.
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