NUR 321 - Video capsule endoscopy Lesson 19, Wound Care

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Lesson 19: Wound Care Reading Assignment  Skin Integrity and Wound Care Patients:  Harry George, Medical-Surgical Floor, Room 401  Goro Oishi, Skilled Nursing Floor, Room 505 Objective... s:  Describe risk factors contributing to the formation of pressure ulcers.  Use a pressure ulcer risk assessment tool for a patient.  Explain factors that slow or promote wound healing.  Describe characteristics of a wound.  Identify interventions used to prevent the formation of pressure ulcers.  Explain the purpose of a wound dressing.  Discuss factors to consider when selecting a wound dressing. Exercise 1 Writing This exercise will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. 1. List at least three nursing actions that are important when preparing a patient for a dressing change. Explain procedure to patient Hand hygiene Creating sterile field Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. 2. Hydrocolloid dressings support wound healing by debriding necrotic wounds. _________True________ 3. Before removing a wet-to-dry dressing, you [Show More]

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