A 35-year old male with paraplegia is noted to have a Stage…
A 35-year old male with paraplegia is noted to have a Stage 3 pressure injury on both ischial tuberosities. He is a teacher and spends 10 hours per day in the wheelchair. Which of the following risk reduction interventions is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA wheelchair bound, home care patient complains of a new ons…
A wheelchair bound, home care patient complains of a new onset of significant burning pain to the right buttock. The wound nurse observes a rash with vesicles on an erythematous base to the right lateral buttock. What is the MOST likely cause of this lesion?
Read DetailsAn 80 y.o. female in a nursing home has an ulcer on the righ…
An 80 y.o. female in a nursing home has an ulcer on the right trochanter that measures 6.5 x 3.5 cm with 25% eschar and 75% loose, stringy, slough. There is moderate exudate from the wound and the periwound skin is intact without erythema or induration. Of the following, which is the most expeditious form of debridement in the management of this pressure injury?
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Mrs. White is an 85-year-old home care patient with a Stage 3 pressure injury on her right trochanter. Upon removal of a hydrocolloid dressing, you notice maceration around the wound. Of the following, the BEST intervention at this time is to:
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