If the patient is allergic to adhesive strips, what method should secure the dressing?

• A. Additional adhesive strips
• B. Non-adhesive disposable bandage wrap
• C. Duct tape
• D. No dressing

Answer: (B)

When someone is allergic to adhesive strips, you want to secure the dressing without exposing the skin to sticky materials. A non-adhesive disposable bandage wrap does exactly that: it holds the dressing in place without using adhesive, protecting the wound while avoiding contact with allergenic glues.

To apply it, wrap the bandage around the area so the dressing is held firmly but not so tight that it cuts off circulation. This method avoids sticking to the skin and reduces the risk of an allergic skin reaction, which is the goal here.

Using more adhesive strips would reintroduce the allergen and potentially worsen dermatitis. Duct tape is not sterile and too harsh for skin, and leaving the dressing unsecured would leave the wound exposed. No dressing is not appropriate for wound protection.