Skin Care

A little blister om an elderly person’s skin is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

You should report a reddened area on the skin to the nurse or your supervisor if

You should encourage patients to have healthy skin by __________

4. When sitting in the chair for long periods, your patients should ____________

Older people are at risk for pressure sores because ______________

Changes in a person’s skin color could be a sign of illness.

People who are in bed most of the time should keep the head of their bed raised as high as possible, because a sitting position is better for circulation than a lying position.

To reduce the risk of pressure ulcers, the patient confines to bed should:

The nurse should be notified if the pressure ulcer dressing has become contaminated or is no longer intact to the skin

Your patient has complained to you that their skin is itchy, and you see scratch marks on the patient’s arms and legs. You should notify your nurse or supervisor right away.