Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
To prepare: •Review Chapter 46 of the Resnick text, as well as the Burr article in this week’s…
To prepare: •Review Chapter 46 of the Resnick text, as well as the Burr article in this week’s Learning Resources. •Consider how to properly diagnose skin wounds in frail elders, including how to distinguish between a colonization and infection. •Select a type of skin wound, such as bumps, bruises, shingles, herpes, bullous pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, etc. Research the guidelines for treatment of the skin wound you selected. Reflect on how you would treat and/or dress this wound. •Think about factors that might contribute to the development of the skin wound you selected. Consider strategies for the prevention and improvement of this type of wound. To complete: Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following: •Explain how to properly diagnose skin wounds in frail elders, including how to distinguish between a colonization and infection. •Describe the type of skin wound you selected. •Explain how you would treat and/or dress this wound based on guidelines for treatment. •Explain factors that might contribute to the development of the skin wound you selected. Include strategies for the prevention and improvement of this type of wound. References: Resnick, B. (Ed.). (2016). Geriatric nursing review syllabus: A core curriculum in advanced practice geriatric nursing (5th ed.). New York, NY: American Geriatrics Society. •Chapter 32, “Pressure Ulcers and Wound Care” (pp. 242-252) This chapter describes the phases of pressure ulcers and causes of pressure ulcer formation. It also examines assessment, treatment, and management strategies for pressure ulcers at different stages. •Chapter 46, “Dermatology” (pp. 362-373) Burr, S. (2012). Identifying common lesions and rashes in the elderly. Nursing & Residential Care, 14(5), 239–242. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.