Wound Care and Pressure Injuries

Goals for adults with pressure injuries or diabetic foot ulcers should be determined in conjunction with the client/caregiver and should be specific to the individual. Goals that are set should be time-sensitive, easily measured and achievable by the nutrition intervention. Action- and outcome-related goals, along with both short-term and long-term goals may be set. Examples include:  

Individuals at Risk of Developing Pressure Injuries or at Increased Nutritional Risk