Application – Diagnosing and Treating Skin Wounds

Write a 2 page paper in APA style that addresses the following:

Explain how to properly diagnose skin wounds in frail elders, including how to distinguish between a colonization and infection.

Describe the type of skin wound you selected.

• Explain how you would treat and/or dress this wound based on guidelines for treatment.
• Explain factors that might contribute to the development of the skin wound you selected. Include strategies for the prevention and improvement of this type of wound.

At least 3 references.

Use this article as one of the references:

Burr, S. (2012). Identifying common lesions and rashes in the elderly. Nursing & Residential Care, 14(5), 239–242. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.or…