Wound Care Teaching 2289
Instructed patient check the wound for increased redness, swelling, or a bad odor. Patient should pay attention to the color and amount of drainage from your wound. Look for drainage that has become
darker or thicker.
Reviewed May 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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