Asked by Arryza Hernandez on Sep 27, 2024
A nurse has instituted a turn schedule for a patient to prevent skin breakdown. Upon evaluation, the nurse finds that the patient has a stage II pressure ulcer on the buttocks. Which action will the nurse take next?
A) Reassess the patient and situation.
B) Revise the turning schedule to increase the frequency.
C) Delegate turning to the nursing assistive personnel.
D) Apply medication to the area of skin that is broken down.
Turn Schedule
A predetermined plan or roster that dictates the timing or order in which tasks or activities are to be undertaken.
Pressure Ulcer
An injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Area of healthcare workers who assist nurses in providing basic care to patients, such as help with mobility, personal hygiene, and daily living activities.
- Discern and update care blueprints according to patient progression or non-progression.
- Apply clinical judgments to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and update care blueprints according to patient progression or non-progression.
- Apply clinical judgments to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care.