Problem: Consider how nutrition and nursing care are both essential for wound prevention by answering the discussion prompts to complete your initial discussion post. After creating your initial post, respond to at least two of your peers in a substantive manner.
Discussion Prompts:
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), wound prevention and care is a key indicator of health in healthcare settings. Over the years, wound management has become a specialty in nursing care. Considering nutrition and nursing care, please think about the following:
Identify and explain at least two risk factors for a patient in a healthcare facility that can lead to the creation and deterioration of a wound. Make sure at least one of the factors is nutrition-related
You have a patient who states they are losing weight while being hospitalized in the facility. You note that the patient is not eating well and is bedbound.?Describe at least one key piece of information you will report to the dietitian to assist in planning care for this client. Why is this information important to report?
In your responses, reflect on what the initial post reported and if you agree or disagree. Explain.