The nurse is using the antimicrobial binding dressing Actisorb Silver 222 for a stage 3 pressure ulcer on the left hip area. The dressing is a combination of silver and activated charcoal. Which...

The nurse is using the antimicrobial binding dressing Actisorb Silver 222 for a stage 3 pressure ulcer on the left hip area. The dressing is a combination of silver and activated charcoal. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

1. Perform the sterile dressing change twice a day.

2. Avoid cutting the dressing when applying it to the wound.

3. Premedicate the client with a narcotic analgesic.

4. Do not use tape to hold the secondary dressing in place.