Practice Question
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is admitted to a skilled nursing unit for treatment of pressure injuries on the coccyx and heels of both feet. Which documentation method provides the best means of evaluating treatment?
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Correct Answer:
Digital (photograph) imaging.
Rationale:
📸Digital photographic imaging provides the most accurate, objective, and consistent method to evaluate wound healing and response to treatment over time.
📸Photos allow visual comparison of wound size, color, depth, and tissue condition, which helps track progress or deterioration of pressure injuries.
📸This method also enhances communication among healthcare providers and serves as legal documentation in the client’s medical record.
📸While narrative or diagram documentation can describe wounds, they lack precision and detail compared to digital images.
📸To maintain confidentiality and accuracy, photos must be taken with consent, using facility-approved equipment and securely stored within the electronic health record (EHR).
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: 🏡HESI-Health Assessment
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