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Name 2 common causes of skin tears
friction, falls, removing tape, holding arm too tight, bathing, pulling zippers, jewelry, fingernails
How can you prevent skin tears?
keep fingernails short, no jewelry, follow care plan to move, bath, be patient & calm, apply arm/leg protectors, remove tape carefully
How can you prevent circulatory ulcers?
don't cross legs, don't use elastic garters, provide good skin care, keep linens dry & wrinkle free, keep pressure off heels
Name a care measure for diabetic foot care.
check the feet daily, wash feet daily, apply lotion to tops & bottoms of feet, wear closed toes shoes & socks, no barefoot, promote blood flow
What type of wound is a partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of skin?
abrasion
What is a risk factor for circulatory ulcers?
htn, dm, injury, arrowed arteries, smoking, h/o blood clots, varicose veins, decreased mobility, obesity
A person with diabetes wears socks and shoes to prevent what?
blisters
True or False: High BP and h/o blood clots are risk factors for ulcers.
True
Which circulatory ulcer is caused by poor venous blood flow?
Venous ulcers
What is it called when 1 or 2 toes are flexed?
hammer toes
This is an open wound that breaks the skin & enters body area or organ cavity
penetrating wound
