Essays on Decubitus

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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Introduction

Decubitus ulcer also referred to as bedsore or pressure sore is an open wound on the skin (Thomas, 2006). Thomas (2006) indicates that the decubitus ulcer mostly occurs on the skin that covers the born areas. Notably, the most common areas for bedsore to appear are; hips, ankles, back and buttocks. Decubitus ulcer are common among the disabled, elderly and those people who spend long periods of time on wheelchairs or bed, and those who are not able to move certain parts of their body without assistance (Thomas, 2006). In keeping with Albert and Spencer (2007), decubitus ulcers/ bedsores ...

Pressure Ulcers

According to Frankel & Benett (2000), a hospital acquired condition (HAC) is a detrimental condition or situation that influence a patient, which occur during a reside in a medical facility or hospital. A pressure ulcer refers to area of contained damage to the underlying tissues and skin, which is caused by shear, friction and pressure and or a mixture of these. The vital determinants of pressure ulcer growth are the duration and intensity of pressure and the lenience for pressure of the outer skin as well as it is underneath structures. Pressure ulcers are avoidable or preventable with high-quality essential nursing care, with nothing unusual, ...

Discuss how a cell will change or alter itself in response to stress. Address different types of adaptation or change along with what might be the reason that brings about the changes. A cell will change depending on the stress causing it. Stress to a cell can be caused by changes in temperature, oxygen levels, and toxins (Braun and Anderson, 2006). Cellular responses include a reduction in number, change in size and structure. The different adaptations are addressed below.

Atrophy

This refers to a decrease in the cell size. This may result from a decrease in the number of functions a particular cell produces (Braun ...