Wound Dressing Assignment 2022

Running Head: WOUND DRESSING
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Wound dressing
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Institution

WOUND DRESSING
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Wound dressing
Description.
In this reflective paper, I will discuss about Ashley Thompson a 23 years old man who
was readmitted for wound assessment, management and health education. In this case, I will
apply my learning skills to describe what happened, express my feelings, evaluate and analyze
the event. Finally, I will conclude with an action plan explaining how differently I would do the
same process in the future.
Ashley was readmitted with surgical wounds where I was supposed to assist is assessing
and managing them. His wounds took long to cure because he had diabetes type 1 which affects
wound healing. Ashley had a continuous pain and the wounds were leaking some fluids. I was
therefore supposed to apply necessary procedures to help in reducing the pain and stop the fluids
from coming out. I was also supposed to ensure the type of dressing I choose does not expose
him to hospital infections. Since I was a practicing student in that health facility, I was
accompanied by a registered nurse who assisted me in the wound assessment and management.
Before I started redressing the wounds, the registered nurse told me that there are things I
should put into considerations. One of them is identifying the type of wounds Ashley has which
will help me in choosing the kind of dressing he deserves. Secondly, she to me I should look at
other risks which are making those wounds from healing. If it’s the type of medication
previously given, then I should consider changing it. Keeping all this information in mind during
wound dressing will assist be in giving the optimum care.
When I started dressing him, he requested that I do the other procedures and let the
registered nurse do the final layer. When she was doing it, I realized that there are some positions