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Potential for complications related to surgical wound. Type/location: [specify]

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Refers to the possible ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
264
Code
00264
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78
References
Leaper, D., Wilson, P., Assadian, O., Edmiston, C., Kiernan, M., Miller, A., Bond-Smith, G., & Yap, J. (2017). Prevention and treatment of surgical site infection in HIV-negative patients: A systematic review. International Wound Journal, 14(6), 891-908. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12737
Chen, C., Hou, W.H., Boushey, R.P., Seely, A.J., Konkle, M.A., Mulpuru, S., Forster, A., Stiell, I., & van Walraven, C. (2021). Predictors of Long-term Functional Recovery After Major Surgery. Annals of surgery, 274(6), e1169–e1176. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000004599

Outcomes

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Wound will be free ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
302
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12,902
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/14/2026
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Surgical wound will heal ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Client's surgical wound ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: This nursing outcome ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
301
Downloads
12,902
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/14/2026
Outcome References
Searson, D. M., Litchfield, M., & Barnard, K. (2017). Improving standards in wound care after cardiac surgery. British Journal of Nursing, 26(12), 675-680. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.12.675
Kanter, J. E., Narayan, D., & Bryan, A. (2020). Wound Assessment and Documentation for Nurses. Nursing Clinics, 55(3), 317-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2020.05.002
Phillips, P. L., Yang, Q., Davis, S., Sampson, E. M., Azeke, J. I., Hamad, A., ... & Schultz, G. (2018). Antimicrobial dressing efficacy against mature Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm on porcine skin explants. International Wound Journal, 15(3), 473-480.
Hess, C. T. (2019). Skin and Wound Care: Important Factors in Wound Assessment. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 32(6), 262-268.

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Assess/record/report to MD prn ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves continuous monitoring ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
2027
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21,405
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Assess wound appearance and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The nurse evaluates ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
2028
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21,405
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Administer treatment to area ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The nurse applies ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
2029
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21,405
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Monitor nutritional status and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves observing the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Monitoring nutritional status ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2030
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21,405
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Description: Involves supplying necessary ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Providing ordered equipment ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2031
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21,405
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Discuss with client/family any ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves engaging in ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
2032
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client education: disease course, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves educating the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
2033
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21,405
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Obtain and monitor lab/ ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Rationale: This instructs the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2034
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21,405