Three days after surgery, Mark notices that the wound site is more painful now than it was the day before. When you inspect the surgical site you are looking for redness or inflammation. Other indicators of infection would include

Three days after surgery, Mark notices that the wound site is more painful now than it was the day before. When you inspect the surgical site you are looking for redness or inflammation. Other indicators of infection would include

Steps to prevent a pressure ulcer may include

Bob presents with emphysema. He has difficulty breathing and has a barrel chest. He asks why increasing oxygen therapy does not relieve his difficulty breathing. You respond by saying

You are caring for a patient with an infected wound. You would expect

It is important to teach a patient who is receiving immunosuppressive therapy for a bone marrow transplant to