Pressure ulcers are preventable and it can develop on immobilized( bedridden) persons faster than we think.Studies show that about 50% of pressure ulcer can develop in few hours. Assessment of all patients for pain related to pressure ulcer is very important. Health care providers should not assume that because a patient did not complain of …
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FEW IMPORTANT CHECKLIST TO KNOW.
(1) LABORATORY TEST. Take abnormal Lactic acid serious. ( Normal is 0.5to less than 2.0) Report abnormal Lactic acid to the doctor and ask for his/her orders or recommendations. All abnormal levels should be reported for example low potassium, low sodium, low hemoglobin, abnormal blood sugar, blood pressure. Follow doctor orders. Be proactive. “Report immediately …
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