Case Study - Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma
Alan Dean, a 42-year-old patient, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit after a left below-the-knee amputation (BKA) for a traumatic injury at an industrial job. The patient has two Jackson Pratt drains, and a removable rigid dressing was placed over the soft dressing after surgery. There is a large tourniquet at the bedside. There are also ace wraps and bandaging supplies at the bedside.
1. What is the rationale for the removable rigid dressing, and what is the role of the nurse when caring for the patient with this type of dressing?
2. On what areas should nursing care for the patient in this case study focus?