Mrs. T. is a 73-year-old female transferred to the Medical ICU from an outside hospital. Three weeks prior to admission,

Mrs. T. is a 73-year-old female transferred to the Medical ICU from an outside hospital. Three weeks prior to admission, Mrs. T. was found to have a femur fracture which was deemed to be non-operable, and a knee brace was prescribed. She then developed respiratory distress and signs of sepsis and was transferred to your facility. She has been a patient in the MICU for three days. Past medical history is significant for long-standing PAD/PVD, severe malnutrition, 60 pack year smoking history. Braden score: 14. The Orthopedic Surgery team was consulted and recommended that she continue with the knee brace, but no specific order was written. The bedside RN noted drainage on the brace and removed it for assessment. You as the Wound Care Nurse have been consulted for assessment and recommendations for care.