Are all pressure related injuries avoidable

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SESSION A

1) You are a nurse taking care of a patient that just underwent surgery. Post op Day 2. The patient received their pain medication 1 hour ago and is still rating their pain 8/10. What nursing actions should be done?

2) You are a nurse working on a Med- Surg floor. You just received a patient from the PACU who had an appendectomy. What are the nursing priorities?

SESSION B

1) Are all pressure related injuries avoidable? What patients are at risk? How is risk assessed? What type of medical equipment can cause medical device pressure injuries? Where do these most likely occur. What are the nursing interventions to prevent them? Cite your answers.

2) You received a call that your grandmother in a long-term care facility has developed a sacral Stage III pressure injury. What are your thoughts? Was this avoidable? Does Medicare reimburse facilities for treatment of pressure injuries that were developed while in the facility?

3) How do you communicate with a patient that is hearing impaired?

4) What safety concerns exist for a client that is visually impaired in the hospital? What are the nursing interventions in place to promote their safety?

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