[Solved]: Scenario: The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client…

Scenario: The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client admitted from home who sustained a significant laceration to the scalp when he tripped and fell while trying to light his cigarette. During the head-to-toe assessment, the nurse notes that he has a large stage 3 decubitus ulcer over the sacral area. His past medical history includes diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and a kidney transplant 15 years ago. He weighs 110 pounds and is 5′7′′. The nurse notices that he has generalized edema. Include in your discussion post the following information. Make sure to review the expectations for discussion posts above. 1. Describe how this patient’s wounds might heal (i.e. primary or secondary intention). 2. Describe the three phases of wound healing. 3. Discuss why this patient may have impaired wound healing.