Wound assessment is a crucial step in healthcare that involves a systematic evaluation of a wound’s characteristics to determine its severity, progression, and appropriate treatment plan. This process typically includes examining factors such as the wound’s size, depth, location, and type (e.g., abrasion, laceration, puncture). Additionally, assessing the wound’s cleanliness, presence of foreign objects, and signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, warmth, and drainage, are essential. Evaluating the surrounding skin for tissue viability and assessing the patient’s overall health status, including factors like circulation and nutrition, also play a vital role in wound assessment.
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