Skin Care Teaching 635
Patient was instructed on factors that contributes to poor skin integrity, such as, immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces poor nutritional status, etc.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Skin Care Teaching 633Patient was instructed on the importance of a good skin care which can prevent most pressure sores (bedsores) which develop in people who have already skin damage, who are mentally confused, who are bed bound or cannot t...Skin Care Teaching 637Patient was instructed on proper skin care after bathing. Do not put oils or creams between the toes. The extra moisture can lead to infection. Also don't soak the feet that can dry the skin.Skin Care Teaching 649Patient was instructed on skin care. Keep the diabetes under control. Follow the doctor and nurseSkin Care Teaching 653Patient was instructed on skin care. Treat cuts right away. Wash them with soap and water. Avoid antiseptics, iodine or alcohol to clean cuts, because they are too harsh. It is recommended to put antibiotic cream or oint...