NUR 223 Wound Nursing Interventions

2. Encourage adequate fluid intake, when appropriate, to support skin health and healing.
6. Encourage this when appropriate to reduce prolonged pressure and promote independence.
7. Perform this consistently to determine whether a wound is changing over time.
8. Keep these clean, dry, and free of wrinkles to help protect the patient’s skin.
10. Manage this to help prevent skin breakdown associated with incontinence or perspiration.
11. Do this when new skin breakdown or concerning changes in a wound are identified.
15. Position the heels so they are completely elevated off the surface of the bed.
16. Change a patient’s position regularly to reduce prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas.
17. Initiate this when additional expertise, such as wound care or nutrition services, is needed.
19. Apply this as ordered to protect a wound and support an appropriate healing environment.
20. Change a patient’s position in bed according to the individualized care plan.

1. Do this rather than dragging a patient when repositioning whenever possible.
3. Assess and support this because inadequate intake can contribute to impaired wound healing.
4. Gently perform this intervention after episodes of incontinence or when providing wound care.
5. Apply this type of product to protect skin from excessive moisture and irritants.
9. Regularly perform this action to identify changes in the skin or wound early.
12. Remove pressure from a specific area, such as the heels.
13. Reduce this force by avoiding dragging the patient across the bed.
14. This nutrient is particularly important for tissue repair and wound healing.
18. Reduce this force by preventing the patient from sliding down in bed.