drainage or germs near the site, and recover the site to catch drainage and keep the healing area away from open air. Especially over time, it is important for the nurse and patient to frequently change the dressing in order to monitor for signs and symptoms of infection and to promote healing as the edges begin to close. The other priority treatment of ambulating four times per day is important in maintaining physical ability and to prevent further issues due to an operation. The perioperative period is one that is not very active and often has a patient in a single position for a long period. “Early ambulation and exercise help prevent venous thromboembolism. Teach the patient about leg exercises, which should begin in the immediately postoperative
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One article specifically fit for this patient. In the article, “Barrier dressings in surgical site infection prevention strategies” by Flona Downie, Sharon Egdell, Alistair Bielby, Richard Searle, discusses the need of a barrier or dressing over a surgical site to prevent infection to the intact skin. Per this article, “While providing protection from bacteria, the skin also function in the prevention of moisture loss, temperature control, and sensation. Although a dressing should contribute to efficient healing by providing a warm, moist environment and offering protection from extrinsic contaminates” (Downie et al., 2010, p. 43). This statement would be especially useful when teaching the patient, the importance of keeping clean, frequently changed dressings on his incision because they are greatly important in protecting his body from infection at his surgical site. Furthermore, I would prioritize his dressing changes due to the amount of drainage he was having from the surgical site along with having an open JP drain area. When further reading into this article it was mentioned that, “Postoperative dressings seem to have a key part to play, alongside universal precautions such as hand hygiene and aseptic technique, in any surgical site infection prevention strategy” (Downie et al., 2010, p. 46). This and the vast information
One article specifically fit for this patient. In the article, “Barrier dressings in surgical site infection prevention strategies” by Flona Downie, Sharon Egdell, Alistair Bielby, Richard Searle, discusses the need of a barrier or dressing over a surgical site to prevent infection to the intact skin. Per this article, “While providing protection from bacteria, the skin also function in the prevention of moisture loss, temperature control, and sensation. Although a dressing should contribute to efficient healing by providing a warm, moist environment and offering protection from extrinsic contaminates” (Downie et al., 2010, p. 43). This statement would be especially useful when teaching the patient, the importance of keeping clean, frequently changed dressings on his incision because they are greatly important in protecting his body from infection at his surgical site. Furthermore, I would prioritize his dressing changes due to the amount of drainage he was having from the surgical site along with having an open JP drain area. When further reading into this article it was mentioned that, “Postoperative dressings seem to have a key part to play, alongside universal precautions such as hand hygiene and aseptic technique, in any surgical site infection prevention strategy” (Downie et al., 2010, p. 46). This and the vast information