Check Your Understanding Questions
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What are the three main layers of the skin?
2
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Describe cues that would indicate a patient is at risk for developing a pressure wound.
3
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A patient with necrotic tissue in their lower leg wound visits the health-care facility for debridement therapy. The patient asks the nurse which debridement method would be best for their wound. Describe the five types of debridement techniques and contraindications for each modality.
4
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Describe the difference between arterial leg ulcers and venous leg ulcers. Include clinical presentation and common treatment options.
5
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Explain the legal importance of an accurate and comprehensive wound care assessment. Provide examples.