Things to Consider in Wound Symptom Management

Wound Symptom Management: Points to Ponder

• Goal can become comfort & limiting the impact of the wound: not healing.
• Prevent the wound from getting worse : Use your agency’s wound care and mattress guidelines
• Reduce pain and discomfort
• Prevent infection
• Manage odor
• Manage exudates
• Minimize skin & wound exposure to body fluids
• Malnutrition is significant if any one of the following are present:
  • Serum albumin < 3.5 mg/dl
  • Total lymphocytic count < 1800mm
  • Unintentional loss > 15% of body weight

* Note: These are wound care guidelines only. Consult with the primary physician for specific orders.

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