[Verified Answer]: Rachel is a 40-year-old Optometrist

Rachel is a 40-year-old Optometrist. Rachel was pouring boiled water from a kettle into a hot water bottle when she slipped, and the water poured onto her arm. The pain was unbearable and so Rachel attended her GP for assistance. Her vital signs are as follows: T – 36.6 C HR – 85 bpm BP – 110/62 RR – 16 SpO2 – 98% Taking into consideration the information that you have: 1. Assess Rachel’s wound using the wound care chart 2. Assess Rachel’s presenting signs and symptoms – what do you notice? 3. What do you think would be the plan of care to manage Rachel’s wound for the next 24 hours? 4. Considering the principles of wound care, what type of dressing would you use to dress Rachel’s wound?