Debridement
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removal of dead tissue
-mechanical
-sharp/surgical
-enzymatic
-autolytic
*Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide
**Wounds should be kept moist, good skin should be kept dry
respiration
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, 12-20
On average how many medications is a person 65+taking?
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14
How to measure a wound
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length x width x depth
- Use the face of a clock to describe location (ex. 12cm tunneling at 2:00)
- describe what you see as accurately as possible (20% granulation tissue,
80% eschar)
Risk for the older adult on meds
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- Inadequate knowledge about the drug
-sharing medications with family and friends
-using over the counter medications with prescription
-use of meds with alcohol
, Components of a physical assessment
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Inspection (see, hear smell)
Palpation (touch)
Auscultation (sounds within the body)
Percussion (strong tap)
Calcium level
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8.5-10.5
Dementia symptoms include:
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memory loss, confusion, changes in thinking behavior
What is the preferred position for maximum distribution of weight?
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removal of dead tissue
-mechanical
-sharp/surgical
-enzymatic
-autolytic
*Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide
**Wounds should be kept moist, good skin should be kept dry
respiration
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, 12-20
On average how many medications is a person 65+taking?
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14
How to measure a wound
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length x width x depth
- Use the face of a clock to describe location (ex. 12cm tunneling at 2:00)
- describe what you see as accurately as possible (20% granulation tissue,
80% eschar)
Risk for the older adult on meds
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- Inadequate knowledge about the drug
-sharing medications with family and friends
-using over the counter medications with prescription
-use of meds with alcohol
, Components of a physical assessment
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Inspection (see, hear smell)
Palpation (touch)
Auscultation (sounds within the body)
Percussion (strong tap)
Calcium level
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8.5-10.5
Dementia symptoms include:
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memory loss, confusion, changes in thinking behavior
What is the preferred position for maximum distribution of weight?
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