Emedinews:Makesure:A terminally ill patient who develops bed sores, is prescribed only systemic antibiotics.

Situation: A terminally ill patient who develops bed sores, is prescribed only systemic antibiotics.
Reaction: Please change the position of the patient frequently and keep the skin clean and dry.
Lesson: Make sure that good nursing care and maintenance of skin hygiene is advised first to patients with bed sores, along with topical antibiotics.