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28.10.2: Reflection Questions

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Reflection Questions

1 .
Describe five of the main functions of the skin. Include examples of each.
2 .
A patient arrives at the unit postoperatively on oxygen via nasal canula, a foley catheter, and a chest tube. They are recovering from a six-hour procedure under general anesthesia. What factors place this patient at risk for pressure injury development? What pressure injury prevention measures should the nurse anticipate and implement?
3 .
What is the role of the wound care nurse in providing patient care? How does the role of the wound care nurse differ from that of the bedside nurse?
4 .
Imagine you are assessing a patient with a wound. What signs and symptoms would you recognize as potential infection?

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