The action-packed reference that takes the stress out of<BRlearning about wound care—and makes itincredibly easy!<BR<BR Confused by the complexities of wound care?<BR Worried about doing assessments and procedures correctly?<BR<BR <STRONG>Let <I>Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy!</I>be your guide!</STRONG><BR <BR <STRONG>Tackle the fundamentals of wound care the fun way!</STRONG><BR <BR Get all the basics on wound care—the fundamental skills and science you need, in easy-to-remember ways, including:<BR <BR · Skin anatomy and physiology in easy-to-follow terms<BR · Basic wound care assessment, procedures, monitoring, and long-term care<BR · The stages of wound healing<BR · Wound and skin assessment tool<BR <BR <STRONG>Expert insight and step-by-step direction!</STRONG><BR <BR Get the complete how-to on essential nursing procedures, including:<BR <BR · Quick guide to wound care dressings, with dressing type, indications, and products<BR · Prevention, staging, and management of pressure ulcers<BR · Interventions for diabetic, arterial, vascular, and venous ulcers<BR · Infection control, patient-teaching tips, pain management, and more<BR <BR <STRONG>Wound care made easy!</STRONG><BR <BR This is the wound care book you’’ve been looking for—the basics in simple terms, packed with humor and real-life examples.<BR<BR Practical illustrations throughout focus on helping you learn with ease:<BR<BR oJust the facts- An outline of chapter content at the start of every chapter<BR oMemory joggers- Simple tricks for remembering crucial info<BR oStay on the ball- Possible dangers, risks, complications and safety measures<BR oTake note!- Tips on documenting patient info<BR o <STRONG><I>Dress for success</I>- Tips for choosing and using wound dressings<BR oGet wise to wounds</I></STRONG>- Pointers on doing wound assessments, wound care procedures, and patient teaching<BR oHandle with care</STRONG>- Unique wound care needs of pediatric, geriatric, and bariatric patients<BR o <STRONG><I>Quick Quiz</I></STRONG>- Multiple-choice questions (and answers) at end of every chapter
