After the home health nurse teaches a patient's family member about how to care for a sacral pressure ulcer, which finding indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. The family member uses a lift sheet to reposition the patient.
b. The family member uses clean tap water to clean the wound.
c. The family member places contaminated dressings in a plastic grocery bag.
d. The family member dries the wound using a hair dryer set on a low setting.
ANS: D
Pressure ulcers need to be kept moist to facilitate wound healing. The other actions indicate a good understanding of pressure ulcer care.
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