Conclusion

- Skin integrity and basic wound care are important aspects of nursing practice that require knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide safe, effective, and quality care to patients with wounds

- Skin integrity and basic wound care involve assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, evaluating, and modifying the plan of care based on evidence-based practice guidelines and individualized patient factors

- Skin integrity and basic wound care also involve considering special populations and settings that may pose unique challenges or opportunities for wound healing