Week 14
Week 14
In Week 14, Ma’am Fennilyn De Vera Pinugu she discuss about Skin Integrity and Wound Care is
considered to be our next return demonstration this serves as our protective barrier against foreign objects
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including any sharp objects, however there are also factors that may alter and affect the skin of a person
thereby, leading to wounds. If there is an occurrence of penetration in the skin with any objects or pressure
ulcers, wound care is necessary to perform in order to avoid contamination of the wound and risk of infection
and complications will be low, as an addition, one of the purposes also is to fasten the healing process to
improve quality of life and have better health outcomes. There are a lot of risk factors that may aid in
developing wounds and acquiring wounds, therefore, being extra more careful is advised.
As a nursing student, I have realized how important it is to learn wound care. Being knowledgeable
about wounds and how to take care of these wounds are very vital since improper handling may lead to
infections and further complications. As I have watched the video and listened to the discussion, there are
different factors which may affect the skin integrity of a person. One of the most common wounds is the
pressure ulcer in which due to prolonged immobilization and to patients who are bed-ridden, wound care is
essential for them in order to keep the wound clean and improve healing and renewal of tissues. With all
these learnings, I am sure that I can be of great help to patients and assuring them that they can rely me in
As health care provider, we must be confident in cleaning and performing wound care to our patients in
order for them to trust us and allow us to provide them with proper care. All wounds of patients are unique
and may be challenging however, as health care providers, it will serve as part of our experience and helping
us become more competent while ensuring that we have provided the best possible care for our patients.
Knowing wound care will have benefit for us also since we can provide services in case of any emergencies.
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performed and for what reasons, if we become aware of the benefits and reasons for having this, then we can
provide cooperation to our nurses and providers therefore, these health care providers can provide us the care
that we deserve. In Conclusion, having the extensive knowledge also in wound care as a person will enable
us an individual to look out for ourselves if everyone is unavailable or if we cannot afford to go to hospital.
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Wound care aids in the healing process of a person and improper care will lead to severe complications.
Having the knowledge allows us to be informed and aware on how to take good care of wounds based on
their severity and type. As a nursing student, a health care provider, and even as a person, wound care is
essential and improves better health outcomes. Knowledge and skills are important for the main reason to