Objective:

Knowing the role of nursing in the prevention and treatment of dermatoporosis, in relation to a clinical case.

Methodology:

Clinical case with methodological approach, with informed consent of the patient and photographs.

Result:

The healing was achieved in a period of 65 days, with a correct preparation of the wound bed for the subsequent success of the skin graft, treating the edema, exudate and pain during the cures, made every 2-3 days in accordance with the effectiveness of the treatment.

Discussion:

Dermatoporosis requires a greater effort in primary and secondary prevention from primary care, especially from the detection of clinical manifestations and initial complications derived from it.

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