Last updated May 12, 2018
Instructed patient all bed-bound and chair-bound persons, or those whose ability to reposition is impaired, to be at risk for pressure ulcers.
Instructed in factors that contribute to poor skin integrity such as immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces, poor n...
Patient was instructed on how to manage pressure that is necessary to avoid future complications. Provide appropriate support surface, repositioning e...
SN teaching the patient / caregiver on S / S ( signs / symptoms) of wound infection to report to physician, such as increased temp >100.5, chills, inc...
Instructed patient consider nutritional supplementation/support for nutritionally consistent with overall goals of care.