Mr. J is a 55 year old man admitted with right leg vascular insufficiency. He has also had an axillofemoral bypass. Four
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:13 am
Mr. J is a 55 year old man admitted with right leg vascular
insufficiency. He has also had an axillofemoral bypass. Four days
post-op, he developed respiratory insufficiency and was
intubated.
History
Current medications
Current Status
Answer the following questions:
1. Why is Mr. J at risk for developing pressure ulcers?
2.What interventions will you use to prevent him from developing
further skin breakdown?
3. What other health professional will you involve in Mr. J's
care?
insufficiency. He has also had an axillofemoral bypass. Four days
post-op, he developed respiratory insufficiency and was
intubated.
History
Current medications
Current Status
Answer the following questions:
1. Why is Mr. J at risk for developing pressure ulcers?
2.What interventions will you use to prevent him from developing
further skin breakdown?
3. What other health professional will you involve in Mr. J's
care?