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Skin integrity
The skin being a sound and complete structure in unimpaired condition.
Sutures
Used to sew up a cut in a person's body.
Alternative termsStitchesSwelling
A part of your body that has become bigger because of illness or injury.
Syndrome
A combination of medical problems that shows the existence of a particular disease or mental condition.
Treatment
The use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Common infections that happen when bacteria enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract.
Wound
A damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh.
Administration (medicine)
Procedure related to management of drug administration.
Analgesia
A type of drug that stops you from feeling pain.
Antibiotic
A medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth.
Antipsychotic drugs
Used to treat psychotic and disturbing behavioural symptoms.