Wound Care Teaching 158
Wound Care
Instructed to keep dressing clean and dry to prevent growth of bacteria.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient about some signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, such as, skin tissue that feels firm or boggy, local redness, warmth, tenderness ...
Instructed in management and control such as diet as prescribed by MD, adequate hydration 1000-2000cc 24 hours if not contraindicated, importance of h...
Instructed patient to report to nurse or MD at the first sign or symptom of pressure ulcer formation, for example: redness that remains half an hour a...
Instructed in factors that affect healing, such as, age, disease, nutrition, and infection.
Instructed caregiver reduce friction by making sure when lifting a patient in bed that they are lifted, not dragged during repositioning, prevent ulc...