A patient is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of an infected pressure ulcer. What are some contributing factors toward the development of pressure ulcers that the nurse might uncover when taking a health history of this patient?
Answer: Pressure ulcer is also known as bedsores which often occurs on the skin that covers bones of the body such as ankle, hips, heels etc.
The most common cause of pressure ulcer is the pressure at the places near boney areas. The continuous pressure on these areas may decreases the blood flow and reduce the blood circulation. Friction can also be one of the reason as continuous rubbing causes friction, such as tight clothes etc.
The nurse should intervene about the health history of patient about being on any kind of medications such as antidiabetic medicines generally cause tissue damage, or injured and was at bed for prolonged period of time. Nurse should also inquire about the proper nutrients and food intake.
A patient is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of an infected pressure ulcer....
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