Tag: pressure ulcers

Nursing Diagnosis For Pressure Ulcer, Care Plans and Interventions with Examples

Introduction Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores or bedsores) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. Ulcers are more common on bony prominences with less cushioning between bone and skin (such as elbows, coccyx, and heels). They can also manifest themselves in other parts of […]