Venous leg ulcers. Part 4: Wound care.
When assessing a leg ulcer the nurse should note the size and site of the wound, any exudate present and the presence of pain and allergies. A suitable wound dressing can then be selected.
Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary.
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Armstrong
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D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*