What type of dressing is typically placed over a full-thickness skin graft recipient site?

A stent dressing or bolster dressing is specifically designed to secure a full-thickness skin graft in place while allowing for the healing process to occur. This type of dressing provides adequate pressure and stability to the graft, which is crucial for its adherence to the underlying tissue. The bolster provides added support, helping to minimize shearing forces that could displace the graft.

Furthermore, this dressing helps keep the graft site moist while preventing movement that could compromise graft take. The proper application of this dressing is essential not only for graft survival but also to facilitate the appropriate healing response.

In contrast, the other options do not serve the same purpose effectively. For example, adhesive dressings may not provide the necessary stability for a skin graft and could lead to displacement. Non-adherent dressings lack the compression and support needed to secure the graft adequately. Wet-to-dry dressings are typically used for debriding necrotic tissue, not for securing grafts. Thus, the use of a stent or bolster dressing is the standard practice for protecting and promoting the success of full-thickness skin grafts.