Surgical                   28.This patient is obese, has maximal edema, and significant clear weeping and drainage from his wound and legs.  He states he works remotely at home for an IT company, and does not like to go out much, does not do much physical activity. What etiology would be the most likely for this patient? 

What dressing plan is most appropriate for the patient in the question above?

Which of the following is correct with regards to the guidelines for staging a wound?

For this wound, which is the accurate statement?

A patient presents with burns to his right arm that have resulted in damage to the biceps muscle. This would most appropriately be classified as what degree burn?

This patient is ventilated and sedated in the ICU currently, you are asked to consult and evaluate this pressure ulcer.  How do you document the stages of this wound correctly?

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What is the most likely etiology for the wound in the patient above? 

Your patient resides in a transitional care unit (TCU) with a stage 4 pressure injuries to his bilateral ITs.  He is getting nursing dressing changes at the facility, but the wounds continue to have significant necrotic tissue.  He has had repeat hospital admission due to sepsis from his wounds.  He has limited financial resources and no available family to participate in his care.  Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment plan given this information?

You evaluate a patient for a medial lower leg wound that measures 8.2 x 4.3 x 0.1 cms. He reports that at times it drains heavily and has been getting his socks soiled throughout the day. The drainage is bluish-green and has a moderately foul odor.  The wound is 90% granular and 10% thin slough film.  He is a 54 year old, non-diabetic, morbidly obese gentleman with easily palpable pedal pulses, who works as a foreman in a steel mill.  Which dressing plan do you try first?