Effective Strategies for Managing Skin Breakdown and Pain
School
ECPI University**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
MED 209
Subject
Nursing
Date
Dec 12, 2024
Pages
2
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Problem- Skin breakdownR/TEtiology- Decreased mobilityAEBSigns and symptoms:Redness to spine and right elbowShort term goal: Pt will display no signs of redness to lower spine and right elbow of the next 7 days.Long term goal:Pt will have no further skin breakdown over the next three months.Intervention: Ambulate 2-3 times a day, increase protein, and promote use ofbarrier cream, encourage repositioning every 2 hours.Rationales:Helps with blood flowHelps promote skin protectionHelps keep pressure offHelps with wound healing Evaluation:Goal met.
Problem- Impaired comfortR/TEtiology- Hx. of right shoulder painAEBSigns and symptoms:Pt. verbalized pain 6/10Decreased mobility on the right sideDecreased range of motionShort term goal: Pt. will verbalize pain relief after 30 minutes of pain medicationLong term goal:Pt will verbalize pain control over the next 3 monthsIntervention: PT and OT as ordered, Pain medication as ordered. Heat or ice as ordered. Rationales:Increase mobility Relief the pain Adjuvant to pain madicationEvaluation:Goal met.