Registered Nurses: perineal care discussion

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Scenario:

You (The RN) are working at a nursing center and performing perineal care. You observe moderately sized red discoloration located on your patient’s inner thigh.
–> 300 – 450 words,
–> APA format,
–> References required (at least 2) (only books or articles)

Questions:

  • When will you report this finding?
  • To whom will you report this?
  • How will you describe and measure the discolored area in your documentation?
  • What nursing and medical treatment would you provide this patient?