How can we promote healing/fight infection?

• What is a sign of infection that should be monitored?

  Fever
• Why is antibiotic stewardship important?

  To prevent antibiotic resistance and ensure effectiveness
• What is a key treatment for infection?

  Antibiotics
• What is the difference between wound care and deep breathing & coughing in infection management?

  • Wound care: cleansing of wounds to prevent infection
  • Deep breathing & coughing: helps clear lungs in pneumonia
• Which vitamins are important for healing?

  Vitamins A and C
• What mineral is essential for oxygenation in healing?

  Iron
• Why is nutrition important in promoting healing?

  It provides essential nutrients for recovery
• What supports cellular function during healing?

  Fluids/hydration
• What role does zinc play in healing?

  Zinc supports immune function and healing
• How does hydration affect cellular function during healing?

  Hydration maintains cellular processes and nutrient transport
• What factors can promote healing or fight infection?


  Age, stress, disease process, medical therapy
• How does age affect healing and infection resistance?

  Young individuals generally heal faster than older ones
• What is the impact of stress on health and healing?

  Stress negatively affects overall health and healing
• Which diseases can affect healing processes?

  HIV, autoimmune diseases, diabetes
• What types of medical therapy can influence healing?

  Medications, chemotherapy, steroids
• What should be done if there is a foreign body causing infection?

  Remove the foreign body to resolve infection
• Why is it important to remove contaminated devices like urinary catheters?

  Contaminated devices can prevent infection resolution
• What are the key factors affecting healing and infection resistance?

  • Age: Young heal faster than old
  • Stress: Negatively impacts health and healing
  • Disease process: Conditions like HIV, autoimmune diseases, diabetes hinder healing
  • Medical therapy: Medications, chemotherapy, and steroids can influence healing
  • Source removal: Essential to remove foreign bodies or contaminated devices