Wound Care Teaching 156
Wound CareLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Patient was instructed on factors that may contribute to chronic wounds is old age. The skin of older people is more easily damaged, and older cells d...
Instructed patient check the wound for increased redness, swelling, or a bad odor. Patient should pay attention to the color and amount of drainage fr...
Instructed caregiver inspect patient's feet every day—especially the sole and between the toes—for cuts, bruises, cracks, blisters, redness, ulcers, ...
SN instructed patient to always assess wound dry sterile dressing when removed for any symptoms / signs of infection, such as increase drainage amount...
Instructed in wound care as ordered by MD such as proper storage of dressing supplies, proper handwashing technique and removal of dressing, proper st...