Diabetic Foot Ulcers By Nurse.com
Diabetic Foot Ulcers is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Despite recent improvements in patient access to medical care in the U.S., diabetic foot ulcers continue to be a prevalent health problem. Understanding the pathophysiology of diabetic ulcers enhances screening and prevention skills and assessment of current wounds. Treatment requires participation of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure appropriate wound care, monitoring, and ongoing reassessment to prevent recurrence.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide physicians, physician assistants, nurses, certified diabetes educators, and radiology professionals in acute care settings with information regarding the development, prevention, and care of diabetic foot ulcers.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the pathophysiology behind the development of diabetic foot ulcers as well as risk factors and strategies for prevention.
- Indicate elements of the physical examination that identify patients at risk for diabetic foot ulcers and important components of wound assessment.
- Recall treatment strategies for diabetic foot ulcers and infection, important elements of wound care, and the role of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.