Wound Care Teaching 149
Wound Care
Instructed in factors that affect healing, such as, age, disease, nutrition, and infection.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
SN instructed patient to always assess wound dry sterile dressing when removed for any symptoms / signs of infection, such as increase drainage amount...
Instructed patient check the wound for increased redness, swelling, or a bad odor. Patient should pay attention to the color and amount of drainage fr...
Instructed in overall dressing change technique, and observed SN during wound care.
Instructed patient avoid slipping or sliding as you move positions. Try to avoid positions that put pressure on your sore.
Skilled Nurse to educate on S/S of wound deterioration or infection such as: increase pain on wound site, swelling, temperature, and discharge.