27) A patient is admitted to a Coronary Care Unit following a severe myocardial infarction. The patient...
27) A patient is admitted to a Coronary Care
Unit following a severe myocardial infarction. The patient has
swollen oedematous legs leaking copious amounts of exudate which
are macerating the patient's skin. The leg is red, hot and inflamed
too.
Briefly describe nursing care? (50-100 words)
Homework Answers
The nursing care for this patient are
- Strict aseptic dressing regularly to be done to clean, remove dead cells and improve circulation and thus enhance healing by preventing infections
- Compression to relive edema ,adjustment has to be made frequently to ensure proper pressure is exerted to prevent fluid accumulation
- Potassium permanganate dressing can treat acute conditions
- Topical ointments, water resistantcan be applied to prevent the growth of microorganisms
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