Freda has been admitted to intensive care and has had prolonged sedation and ventilation. She has been fed via a nasogastric tube. She has suffered from diarrhoea for some time and there is erythema around her perineal area.
-If there is no improvement following the implementation of a care plan, at what point would you refer to a specialist such as a tissue viability nurse?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If there is no improvement in Freda's condition following the implementation of a care plan, especially given her symptoms of prolonged diarrhea and erythema around her perineal area, a referral to a specialist such as a tissue viability nurse should be made within 3-5 days. This timeframe allows for initial interventions to take effect while ensuring timely specialist input if there's no significant improvement, to prevent further deterioration and manage the risk of skin breakdown or infection effectively.

Freda Has Been Admitted to Intensive Care and Has Had