NURS1027 Lecture Notes - Exudate, Pressure Ulcer, Granulation Tissue
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Week 2: nursing care of clients with integumentary conditions: decubitus ulcers, acute and chronic wounds. Decubitus ulcers: called pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Acute wounds: an injury to the skin that occurs suddenly rather than over time. Chronic wounds: those that do not progress through a normal, orderly, and timely sequence of repair: review anatomy and pathophysiology concepts to differentiate between the above conditions, compare the key manifestations of these conditions. Decubitus ulcers: unusual changes in skin color or texture, swelling, pus-like draining, an area of skin that feels cooler or warmer to the touch than other areas, tender areas. Acute wounds: a cut, tear, or gash in your skin. Bleeding, swelling, pain, or trouble moving the affected area. Milky, yellow, green, or brown pus in the wound. Red, tender, or warm area around the pus. Chronic wounds: increasing pain at the ulcer site.
