wound care
Diseases Process
Instructed patient about diabetic ulcer keep your blood sugar under control. In addition to reducing your risk of ulcers, tight blood sugar control helps your body heal existing ulcers
The patient was instructed in lupus erythematosus systemic the importance of skin care consuming only no allergenic skin and hair care products. The patient was advised to evade sun contact and ultraviolet lights. The patient was recommended to evade infections by staying away from large masses and persons identified to have active infections. The patient was advised the need for careful oral care.
Patient was instructed on diabetes with injury. People who have diabetes are vulnerable to nerve and vascular damage that can result in loss of protective sensation in the feet, poor circulation, and poor healing of foot ulcers. Careful attention needs to be paid to any abrasion or wound to ensure the quickest healing possible. It is important for people with diabetes to routinely inspect feet, in particular, to check for any issues.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The following symptoms may be associated with acute or chronic hyperglycemia: blurred vision, fatigue, poor wound healing, dry mouth, dry or itchy skin, frequent hunger, thirst and urination.
The patient was instructed in gangrene and after removed damaged tissue checks the wound daily, use aseptic method. The patient was advised the need for rest to conserve energy, promote curative, and reduce stress on involved tissues. The patient was explained of immobilizing the affected extremity to decrease the spread of infected drainage. The patient was advised in range-of-motion exercises to maintain strength of muscles and joints and to avoid atrophy of tissues. The patient was taught in the use of ambulatory aids when is permitted out of bed.
The patient was instructed in lymphoma malignant in the importance of evading wound and pain which can cause hurting and bleeding. The patient was advised to evading large multitudes and persons supposed of having an active infection. The patient was recommended to follow the chemotherapy routine.
SN instructed patient the skin around a fistula needs to be clean, dry, and grease-less for effective pouch adherence. Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) can cause contents of the intestines or stomach to leak through a wound or opening in the skin. It also can cause: Dehydration, Diarrhea, and Malnutrition.
Instructed patient Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) can cause contents of the intestines or stomach to leak through a wound or opening in the skin. It also can cause: Dehydration, Diarrhea, and Malnutrition. Adequate protein and calories must be provided to maximize healing and minimize complications.
Instructed patient about external fistulas cause discharge through the skin. They are accompanied by other symptoms, including: abdominal pain, painful bowel obstruction, fever, elevated white blood cell count. Prevent skin maceration and breakdown from corrosive effluent and wound infection. Patient comfort, accurate measurement of effluents, patient mobility protect skin from damage from effluent, containment of effluent, odor control.
SN instructed patient about how the thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism. When this hormone is abnormally low the energy production decreases, disrupting many vital functions. This can include skin issues such as: Coldness in the fingers and feet with pale and dry coarse skin, eczema, a yellowish hue to the skin, sparse and brittle hair, which comes out in handfuls, loss of hair in the outer third of eyebrows, slow growing, ridged and brittle nails, edema in face, eyelids, hands and feet, and delayed wound healing. Some of these things can be avoided if you are taking your replacement medication daily as ordered and are getting regular blood work to assure the medication is at the correct dose.