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Learning Objectives
Identify causes of and risk factors for hyperglycemia in the clinical setting.
Describe acute and chronic wounds, and discuss the impact of hyperglycemia on both wound types.
Evaluate the pathologic effects of diabetes as it relates to wound development and healing.
Differentiate between arterial and venous ulcers.
Analyze characteristics of sensory- neuropathic ulcers.
Illustrate differences between pressure injuries of various stages.
Recognize hyperglycemias role in delaying surgical wound healing.
Review significant aspects of wound documentation.