Asked by Yamilette Santos on May 09, 2024
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A patient has a stage 1 pressure injury on the left heel.What is the initial treatment for this pressure ulcer?
A) Antibiotic therapy for 2 weeks
B) Normal saline irrigation of the ulcer daily
C) Débridement to the left heel
D) Elevation of the left heel off the bed
Pressure Injury
A localised damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, resulting from prolonged pressure or friction.
Antibiotic Therapy
The use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, aiming to eliminate pathogenic organisms from the body.
Débridement
A medical procedure involving the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
- Design methodologies for the efficient prevention and healing of wounds within specific demographics, such as people suffering from diabetes or peripheral neuropathy.
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Learning Objectives
- Design methodologies for the efficient prevention and healing of wounds within specific demographics, such as people suffering from diabetes or peripheral neuropathy.
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