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You are working in a rural based outpatient orthopedic clini…

You are working in a rural based outpatient orthopedic clinic.  Your patient presents with PT referral for low back pain  When you do your evaluation, you notice a wound on the plantar foot.   You speak with the referring MD who gives you the ok to evaluate/treat the wound. PMH is significant for osteoarthritis, DM, and smoking.  With limited resources available, what should you do to address the wound on the first visit?

Patient is receiving hospice care and presents to wound clin…

Patient is receiving hospice care and presents to wound clinic with a fungating breast wound (malignant).  The wound measures 12x8x2 cms and has heavy drainage with foul odor.  The wound has 50% necrotic tissue.  The patient has 8/10 pain with dressing changes and changes her dressing 3-4 times per day.  Which is least important when establishing goals of care?  

Your patient is referred to your wound clinic from the vascu…

Your patient is referred to your wound clinic from the vascular team and presents with a non operable mild arterial insufficiency wound to the left lateral malleolus that measures 0.8×0.5×0.2cms and is 50% necrotic and 50% granular.  She states that she sleeps in side lying.  The following interventions are likely appropriate except:

Your patient resides in a transitional care unit (TCU) with…

Your patient resides in a transitional care unit (TCU) with a stage 4 pressure injuries to his bilateral ITs.  He is getting nursing dressing changes at the facility, but the wounds continue to have significant necrotic tissue.  He has had repeat hospital admission due to sepsis from his wounds.  He has limited financial resources and no available family to participate in his care.  Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment plan given this information?

You are asked to evaluate a patient with a vertical abdomina…

You are asked to evaluate a patient with a vertical abdominal wound after having a hemicolectomy for colon cancer. The surgery was 12 days ago.  The wound measures 15.0 cms x 2.5 x 5.6 cms.  The wound is 80% yellow slough and 20% granular (but more on the pink than red side).  There is minimal odor, no erythema, minimal edema.  There is moderate drainage on the dressings.  What is the biggest impairment (limitation) to wound healing for this gentleman? 

Briefly explain two benefits for the consumer and two benefi…

Briefly explain two benefits for the consumer and two benefits for the firm that a strong brand (=a well-known brand) can provide. No points will be given for bullet points or brief answers lacking clear explanations. *Note: This question does not ask you about the definition of a strong brand.   Two benefits for the consumer: explain how a strong brand provides each benefit for the consumer.   1)   2)   Two benefits for the firm: explain how a strong brand provides each benefit for the firm.   1)   2)