Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient all bed-bound and chair-bound persons, or those whose ability to reposition is impaired, to be at risk for pressure ulcers.
Instructed in factors that contribute to poor skin integrity such as immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces, poor n...
Patient was instructed on how to manage pressure that is necessary to avoid future complications. Provide appropriate support surface, repositioning e...
Instructed patient consider nutritional supplementation/support for nutritionally consistent with overall goals of care.
Patient was instructed on what to avoid in presence of ulcers. Friction and shear need to be reduced. Friction is the mechanical force exerted when sk...