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Impaired skin integrity due to surgical wound.

Description
The skin integrity is ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
115
Code
00115
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100
References
Marks, M. A., Kelso, M., & Bowling, F. L. (2019). The impact of surgical wound bacterial contamination and subsequent biofilm formation on tissue healing: a review of current evidence. Advances in Wound Care, 8(9), 446-459.
Howley, I., Julia, W., & Fitzsimons, J. (2021). Reducing the risk of surgical site inf?ections: a case controlled study of implementing a surgical safety checklist and postoperative wound management protocol. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(17-18), 2710-2721.

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Will be free from ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The client will ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Ensuring the client ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
239
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10,395
Evaluate in days
30
Evaluation Date
01/11/2026
Outcome References
Kang, J., Kim, E. J., Choi, B. O., Kang, S. K., Park, H. K., & Choi, J. S. (2018). Application of a standardised nursing language to a computerised nursing record system. Sciedu Press, 7(2), 63-73. DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v7n2p63
Olson-Sitki, K., Wendler, C. M., & Forbes, G. (2017). Evaluation of a nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters: Nurses'' perceptions and identified obstacles. American Journal of Infection Control, 45(2), 118-124. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.08.005

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Apply moist heat as ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: 'apply moist heat ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Moist heat application ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
122
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14,534
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Document preventative and treatment ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Record both preventative ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: By documenting preventative ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
520
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High protein diet, vitamins ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves administering a ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: High-protein diet fuels ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
512
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14,534
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Position client off affected ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves arranging the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Shifting the client ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
509
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14,534
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Assess and document wound ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Refers to the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Documenting wound characteristics ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
508
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14,534
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Assist/teach to reposition self ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves helping clients ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Repositioning helps enhance ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
514
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14,534
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Bed cradle prn. ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Action, 'bed cradle ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: A bed cradle ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
130
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14,534
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Change dressing per doctor's ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves updating a ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Changing dressing as ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1045
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14,534
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Exercise caution during transfers ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Implies being careful ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Fragile skin can ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
195
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14,534
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Heel / elbow protectors ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Includes placing heel ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Heel and elbow ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
197
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14,534
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Keep linens dry and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves maintaining client ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Keeping linens dry ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
499
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14,534
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Keep skin clean and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves maintaining skin ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Maintaining skin cleanliness ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
494
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Monitor and record skin ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves regular weekly ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Keeping a weekly ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1039
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Monitor and report signs ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves observing the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Monitoring and reporting ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1044
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Notify physician of any ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Refers to alerting ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Informing the doctor ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1037
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14,534
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Pressure relieving device to ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Denotes the addition ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Pressure relieving devices ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
198
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14,534
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Pressure relieving device/special mattress ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves using a ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: A pressure relieving ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1040
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Skin care to include ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves providing personalized ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Incorporating specific skin ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
522
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14,534
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Turn every 2 hours ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves physically moving ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Turning frequently ensures ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
513
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Use lift/turn sheet to ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves the use ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Using a lift/turn ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
497
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14,534
Action References
Kwok, T., Yuen, K., Ho, F., Chan, W., Yu, R., Woo, J., & Lee, Y. (2017). A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of a modified Recovery Programme on physical health and physical performance in institutionalized frail older people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(7), 1625-1637. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13243
Pashikanti, S., & Von Ah, D. (2019). Impact of early mobilization protocol on the medical-surgical inpatient population: An integrated review of literature. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 33(2), 100-108. https://journals.lww.com/clinicalnursespecialist/Citation/2019/03000/Impact_of_Early_Mobilization_Protocol_on_the.8.aspx
Nakamura, N., Hori, K., Tanaka, K., Seki, T., Umeda-Kameyama, Y., Suzuki, K., . . . Kim, H. (2019). The effectiveness of a training for the redirection of care-home residents who exhibit dementia-related wandering: An intervention study. Aging & Mental Health, 23(6), 721-729. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2018.1453485
Hughes, J. C., & Volicer, L. (2017). Comprehensive Clinical Handbook for Therapeutic Interventions in Cognitive Disorders: A Guide for Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals. In Wandering in dementia.(pp. 309-323). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56789-9
Haugan, G. (2018). The relationship between nurse-patient interaction and meaning-in-life in cognitively intact nursing home patients. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74(1), 107–120. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13401
Bangerter, L. R., Griffin, J. M., Harden, K. J., & Rutten, L. J. (2020). Shared decision making in serious illness: what does balancing mean to health care providers in the context of patient/family-focused care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(13-14), 2089-2098. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15226
Holt-Lunstad, J., Robles, T. F., & Sbarra, D. A. (2018). Advancing social connection as a public health priority in the United States. American Psychologist, 73(6), 517. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000298
Savikko, N., Routasalo, P., Tilvis, R., Strandberg, T., & Pitkälä, K. (2017). Predictors and subjective causes of loneliness in an aged population. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 41(3), 223-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2005.03.002