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Which Teaching Point Should the Nurse Include in the Discharge

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Which teaching point should the nurse include in the discharge instructions for a pediatric patient recovering from subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) ?


Definitions:

Keloid

A raised, often large scar that grows beyond the original bounds of a wound, resulting from excessive collagen production during healing.

Collagen

The main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, widely used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments.

Decubitus

A medical term referring to a body position in which the patient lies down. It also pertains to pressure sores that can develop from prolonged bedrest.

Bedsore

A sore that develops on the body due to prolonged pressure from lying in one position.

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