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A 59 year old female patient post-bilateral mastectomy has poor healing of her wound. Which factor negatively impacts wound healing?

Which of the following patients would be at risk for the development of an unavoidable pressure injury?

The WOC Nurse has been consulted to see a patient with a Stage 4 pressure injury. The nurse notes that the edges of the wound are rolled and separated from the ulcer. How should the WOC Nurse document this finding?

The WOC nurse is developing a treatment plan for a patient with Incontinence Associated Skin damage. The nurse includes all of the following measures except:

The WOC Nurse understands the TIMERS framework- Tissue Management, the effects of biofilm:

Diabetes can impact wound healing. The WOC Nurse knows that the Fasting Blood Glucose level should be < 140 mg/dL. A Hgb A1C is a more accurate assessment of glucose levels over time. What is the recommended Hgb A1C level that will promote healing?

Vitamins are included in the dietary plan to promote wound healing. Which vitamin counteracts the negative effects of steroids ?

What effect does age have on epidermal turnover or process of differentiation?

Which of the following wounds wound a transparent dressing be most appropriate?

Which antimicrobial treatment would be contraindicated if the patient were allergic to shellfish, dyes, iodine?