Filtered byWound Care ×

Teachings

76 teachings

Wound Care Teaching 1560Wound CareInstructed patient all bed-bound and chair-bound persons, or those whose ability to 
reposition is impaired, to be at risk for pressure ulcers.Wound Care Teaching 1518Wound CareInstructed caregiver that treatment includes proper positioning, always avoid placing any weight or pressure on the wound site.Wound Care Teaching 1351Wound CareSkilled Nurse to educate on S/S of wound deterioration or infection such as: increase pain on wound site, swelling, temperature, and discharge. Wound Care Teaching 1276Wound CareSN advised patient to take temperature once a day before bedtime, check for bleeding, pus, hardness, swelling, odor and any color change. If any of these are present, please let your nurse or doctor know as soon as possible. Patient verbalized understanding of...Wound Care Teaching 1275Wound CareSN instructed patient to eat a balanced diet and drink fluids, increase protein and take vitamins to promote wound healing. Wound Care Teaching 1274Wound CareSN instructed patient on s/s of infected wound susch as: Thick green or yellow drainage, Foul odor, Redness or warmth around wound, Tenderness of surrounding area, and Swelling.Wound Care Teaching 805Wound CareSkilled Nurse instructed caregiver get at least 4 pillows, include one of those long body pillows since you can and place them between the knees, ankles, under the arms and behind the back when the patient is laid on her side. Wound Care Teaching 568Wound CareInstructed patient about some signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, such as, skin tissue that feels firm or boggy, local redness, warmth, tenderness or swelling.Wound Care Teaching 567Wound CarePatient was instructed on pressure ulcer also called decubitus or bed sore. A pressure ulcer is the results of damage caused by pressure over time causing an ischemia of underlying structures. Bony prominences are the most common sites and causes.Wound Care Teaching 566Wound CarePatient was instructed on chronic wound healing. That may be compromised by coexisting underlying conditions, such as, venous valve backflow, peripheral vascular disease, uncontrolled edema and diabetes mellitus. It is important to remember that increased woun...

Page 4 of 8