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Learning outcomes

Chapter 10 Wound management


The purpose of this chapter is to explore the nursing management of wounds.
After working through it, you should be able to:

  • Identify and discuss some of the issues surrounding accountability in wound management
  • Define the term ewoundf and discuss wound classification
  • Describe the use of risk assessment tools in your current area of work
  • Describe the recognised stages of the healing process, linking this to the structure and function of healthy skin
  • Describe the factors affecting wound healing
    Describe and explain each element of the optimum environment for wound healing
  • Describe how each stage of the nursing process may facilitate the nursing management of wounds.