PNUR 124
Week 5 Learning Outcomes
1. Identify ten (10) risk factors for pressure injury development.
2. Discuss the use of evidence-based assessment tool (Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure
Ulcer Risk) to mitigate client risk for pressure injuries in nursing practice.
3. Discuss RNAO best practice guidelines related to the assessment, prevention, and
management of pressure injuries.
4. Recognize the different stages of pressure injury, appropriate
documentation and integration of interventions/strategies to promote desired health
outcomes.
5. Distinguish between the therapeutic uses of selected types of wound care products.
6. Explore the different process of wound healing.
7. Identify common barriers to wound healing, complications and appropriate nursing
interventions/strategies to promote healing.
8. Based on current evidence-based guidelines, discuss current issues, trends and research
related to prevention and treatment of wounds, and/or pressure injuries.
9. Examine a case study, to apply the nursing process, including establishing priorities in
nursing care, to develop a care plan for the client with impaired skin or tissue integrity
Week 5 Learning Outcomes
1. Identify ten (10) risk factors for pressure injury development.
2. Discuss the use of evidence-based assessment tool (Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure
Ulcer Risk) to mitigate client risk for pressure injuries in nursing practice.
3. Discuss RNAO best practice guidelines related to the assessment, prevention, and
management of pressure injuries.
4. Recognize the different stages of pressure injury, appropriate
documentation and integration of interventions/strategies to promote desired health
outcomes.
5. Distinguish between the therapeutic uses of selected types of wound care products.
6. Explore the different process of wound healing.
7. Identify common barriers to wound healing, complications and appropriate nursing
interventions/strategies to promote healing.
8. Based on current evidence-based guidelines, discuss current issues, trends and research
related to prevention and treatment of wounds, and/or pressure injuries.
9. Examine a case study, to apply the nursing process, including establishing priorities in
nursing care, to develop a care plan for the client with impaired skin or tissue integrity
