A patient with a pressure ulcer is being discharged home. Wh…
A patient with a pressure ulcer is being discharged home. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? A) “You can sit in the same position for long periods.”B) “Change your dressing every week.”C) “Make sure to inspect your skin daily for redness or breakdown.”D) “Avoid using pillows to relieve pressure.”
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A nurse is applying a hydrocolloid dressing to a wound. What is the primary purpose of this type of dressing? A) To absorb excess drainageB) To keep the wound moist and promote healingC) To provide a barrier against infectionD) To debride necrotic tissue
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