Nursing Implications and Wound Management

Flashcards covering nursing implications, wound management, and healing processes.

Nursing implications for cancer pain care

Involves addressing complex pain management strategies, psychological support, and understanding patient needs.

Nursing implications for non-cancer pain care

Focus on assessing pain level, providing medication as needed, and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.

Nursing implications for post-operative pain management

Includes monitoring pain levels, medication administration, and education on pain control methods.

Principles of surgical asepsis

1. Maintain a sterile field to prevent infection; 2. Hand hygiene to reduce pathogen transfer; 3. Use sterile instruments to ensure no contamination.

Risk factors for pressure ulcer development

Immobility, poor nutrition, moisture, and impaired sensation increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers.

Nursing interventions to reduce ulcer development

Frequent repositioning, maintaining skin hygiene, ensuring proper nutrition, and using pressure-relieving devices.

Pressure ulcer staging classification

Stages 1-4 categorizing the severity of the ulcer based on tissue damage.

Phases of the wound healing process

1. Hemostasis; 2. Inflammation; 3. Proliferation; 4. Maturation, each having distinct physiological responses.

Correct examination of wounds

Includes assessing wound integrity, size, color, and drainage to determine healing progress.

Common complications of wound healing

Infection, dehiscence (wound reopening), and necrosis are complications that can occur.

Factors that impair wound healing

Smoking, diabetes, and poor circulation hinder healing; adequate nutrition, moisture, and oxygenation promote healing.

Purposes of bandages and binders

To immobilize wounds, promote healing, and support injured areas while preventing infection.

Differences between heat and cold therapy

Heat therapy promotes blood flow and relaxation, while cold therapy reduces swelling and numbs pain.