Your patient is a 68-year-old woman who has had a history of diabetesfor the past 25 years, is a stroke

  

Your patient is a 68-year-old woman who has had a history of diabetesfor the past 25 years, is a stroke survivor, and has congestive heart failure. She developed a stage 4 pressure ulcer following an above-the-knee amputation six months ago during her hospital stay. She lives at home with her daughter, who is a nurse, and also has home health care three days a week for dressing changes. Home health care is planned to last for only three weeks.Wound etiology: Pressure ulcer, stage 4Wound location: CoccyxThickness: FullSize: 6×4×1.4cmUndermining: 2-10 o’clock, 0.7cmWound tissue: 80% red granulation, 20% yellow fibrinous sloughExudate: HeavyBioburden: Yes What dressing order would you choose to benefit your patient most?What are the steps to care for the wound? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 1025 Share (0)