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Recognizing Pressure Injury in the Darkly Pigmented Skin Type.

Authors :
Steven, Mary
Source :
MEDSURG Nursing. Sep/Oct2015, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p342-348. 7p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article describes the case of a 66-year-old African-American woman who had inadequate skin assessment in a darkly pigmented patient. She underwent adrenal-sparing laparoscopic nephrectomy and was asked to have computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. The article also discussed the patient's transfer to the medical intensive care unit (MICU).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10920811
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MEDSURG Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110306127