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The client is an 81-year-old male with a history of hypertension, heart failure, and seasonal allergies. He was admitted for pneumonia 3 days ago and is currently in the intermediate care unit. He lives with his daughter and her family. She reports that he is active and compliant with his medication regime. He walks the dog every morning and has no signs of cognitive decline at home. 

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Received report. The client is awake and alert. Upon assessment, found a 0.7 in by 1.6 in (2 cm by 4 cm) partial thickness abrasion behind the client's right ear where the strap holding the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask was positioned.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 10 cm H2O with supplemental oxygen 55% Adjust oxygen as needed to keep oxygen saturation greater than 91%

Activity as tolerated

Vital signs every 2 hours

Diet as tolerated

Lactated Ringers IV infusion at 90 mL/hr


Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition and two parameters,the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.



Hint : 🩹 Partial skin loss = stage 2 care

Correct Answers

  • Blank 1 Correct Option: Stage 2 pressure injury
  • Blank 2 Correct Option: Place a hydrocolloid dressing over the area and Request a prescription for antibiotic ointment from the physician
  • Blank 3 Correct Option: Nutritional intake and Skin integrity

Rationale :

💠 The 2 cm × 4 cm partial-thickness abrasion indicates a Stage 2 pressure injury, involving damage to the epidermis and dermis but no slough or deep tissue involvement.

💠 A hydrocolloid dressing is appropriate to maintain a moist environment, enhance healing, and protect from further pressure or friction from CPAP straps.

💠 Since the area is open and susceptible to infection, topical antibiotic ointment is a preventive measure, especially for elderly clients at higher risk.

💠 Monitoring skin integrity is essential to evaluate healing progress or signs of infection or deterioration.

💠 Adequate nutritional intake, especially protein, zinc, and vitamin C, supports cellular regeneration and wound healing in older adults.


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