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Phlebotomy Essentials
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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ac[2.1] Identify individuals who may be at risk of impaired tissue viability and
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skin breakdown
ac[2.4] Identify the sites where pressure damage might occur using
appropriate assessment tools
r[AC2.1] Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will
usually mean the person or people supported by the learner
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Step 1: The individuals, who are at risk for pressure damage?
- Pressure ulcers / damage are a common and painful health condition.
- The individuals who are at risk are :
- Elderly individuals.
- physically impaired individuals, like immobile / bedridden, who need others, to help them in their daily routine.
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