A 50-year-old client has developed a large wound postabdominal surgery 4 months ago. The client was hospitalized for surgical debridement and will be going home tomorrow
Which of the following actions by the home care nurse would demonstrate she understands her role in wound care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Encouraging the client and family to keep a nutritional log to document nutrition intake
B) Focus all instruction solely on the client, letting him tell the family what he wishes
C) Instruct the family not to use pain medication to prevent the client from becoming dependent on the drugs
D) Review the wound care protocol with the client and caregivers
E) Educate the client and family members about signs and symptoms of infection
A, D, E
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