Assignment title: Management


Question Nursing Q · Introduce yourself to Doris and gain consent to carry out her care. · Explain what you are going to do to Doris, give as much information as you can, and make sure Doris understands what is going to happen. · Gain permission to share relevant information with other significant professionals · Discuss Doris' view, objectives and desired outcome (Person Centred) · Wash hands using the washing hand techniques to prevent introducing health care associated infections (HCAI) and use alcohol gel when possible. · Wear protective clothing. · Help Doris to sit in a comfortable position in order to examine her wound making sure she was fine. · Assess Doris's wound, making sure it's not oozing · Look at the wound, noticing the location, colour the size of the wound. · Measure the wound and take pictures for further reference. · Check whether the 90% slough skin has changed whether is there any increased exudates and the wound is still smelly. · Check whether the wound is still 10% granulating or its over granulating. · Check wound for signs of infection, swelling or inflammation · Check whether the wound is infected, if so, take a wound swab for further checks. · Clean the wound with normal saline solution. · Look for an appropriate dressing for Doris's wound, considering the following - Appropriate size of dressing - Availability - Easy of application and removal - Skin friendly · Ask Doris's GP to review Dori's medication and prescribe antibiotics if there are any signs of infection.