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.”

A nurse is assessing a patient’s wound. Which finding would…

A nurse is assessing a patient’s wound. Which finding would indicate that the wound is healing properly? A) Presence of necrotic tissueB) Erythema and increased warmth around the woundC) Granulation tissue formationD) Persistent purulent drainage from the wound