Skin Integrity Flashcards
1
Q
6 things to eat for wound healing
A
Protein, cholesterol, caloric intake, ascorbic acid, zinc and copper, Vit A
2
Q
Protein
A
Collegen formation, meat, nuts, eggs
3
Q
Cholesterol
A
cell wall HDL nuts, whole grains, beans
4
Q
Ascorbic acid
A
Collegen oranges pepers fruits, veggies, leafy greens
5
Q
Zinc and copper
A
Meats leafy greens collegen
6
Q
Vit A
A
skin closer neg effects of steroids and moisture.
7
Q
Tertiary intention how often to clean? how long till close?
A
Infected wound! First-lightly suture wound together. Delayed primary closure. 3-7 days later close wound up. we pack it and clean every 4-8 hours.
