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Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcer Development-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for pressure ulcer development as follows: Prolonged immobility- Individuals with history of prolonged bedrest, wheelchair bound status, and limited independence for position change, and compromised ability for ADL performance are increasingly at risk for skin breakdown and pressure ulcer development. Poor nutrition- Protein and nutrition intake are needed for maintenance, repair of damaged skin tissue and restoration of normal skin integrity. Individuals with history of protein malnutrition and reduced calorie [...]

Nurse Teaching on Causes for Pressure Ulcer Development-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on causes of pressure ulcer development as follows: Shearing injury This occurs when two surfaces move against each other in opposite directions, especially in wheelchair bound and bedbound individuals. Prolonged sitting in wheelchair can lead to sliding down low in the chair. This can result in the tailbone moving down in the chair, but the actual skin over the tail bone might stay in place against the surface of chair, pulling in [...]

Nurse Teaching on Causes for Pressure Ulcer Development-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on causes of pressure ulcer development as follows: Pressure on the skin Prolonged and unrelieved pressure on the skin over dependent body parts can compress the skin significant enough to compromise blood supply to the affected area. Normal blood supply is necessary to provide oxygen & nutrients to the body tissues and drain carbon dioxide & wastes from the body tissues. Compromised blood supply to the area of affected skin by unrelieved [...]

Pathophysiology of Pressure Ulcer Development

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of pressure ulcer development as follows: Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from unrelieved and prolonged pressure on the skin. Pressure ulcers often develop in individuals with history of prolonged bedrest, wheelchair bound status, and limited independence for ADL performance. Bedsores develop secondary to the unrelieved pressure on the skin and the skin getting damaged between the dependent surface (bed/chair) and the underlying [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While using Rivastigmine Patch-9

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Rivastigmine patch as follows: Rivastigmine patch can only slow down the cognitive decline, thus improving the symptoms of Alzheimer's and is not a permanent cure for the condition. Continue having the Rivastigmine patch on as ordered, even if you experience improvement with the symptoms of compromised cognition and memory. Abrupt discontinuation on Rivastigmine patch can result in reverting of symptoms of poor cognition, diminishing memory, [...]