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What are nursing procedures for a wound infection?

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See below: Please refer to nursing home for the policy and procedure for notifying and managing wound care infection and treatment. Every nursing home has different policy and if you have questions or concerns about it, please contact unit manager or supervisor.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Depends on the: Doctor. The doctor writes orders and the nurses then follow the orders. Any questions talk to your doctor.

Answered 8/18/2013

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