Wound Care Teaching 2131
SN instructed patient on wound care. Keep a clean dressing on your wound, dressings keep out germs and protect the wound from injury.
They also help absorb fluid that drains from the wound and could damage the skin around it. Try to drink six to eight cups of water daily. Hydration is essential for healthy skin.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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