Devising care plan for patient with chronic wounds

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The wound nurse is devising a care plan for a patient with chronic wounds who has been on long-term corticosteroid use for rheumatoid arthritis. What is the recommended strategy to promote wound healing?

Avoid the use of adhesive remover products and silicone-based adhesives. Avoid the use of topical antimicrobial ointments and dressings. Increase the dosage of the corticosteroid. Apply 25,000 international units of vitamin A to the wound daily for 10 days.

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