Nursing Interventions: Escherichia Coli Replace fluids and electrolytes as needed. Use proper hand-washing technique. Clean the perianal area and lubricate after each episode of diarrhea. give nothing by mouth, administer...

Nursing Interventions: Epilepsy Administer anticonvulsant therapy as prescribed. Protect the patient from injury during seizures. Monitor the patient continuously during seizures. If the patient is taking antiseizure...

Nursing Interventions: Endometriosis Encourage the patient and her partner to verbalize their feelings about the disorder and its effect on their relationship. Help the patient develop effective coping strategies. If the...

Nursing Interventions: Endocarditis Watch for signs and symptoms of embolization such as hematuria, pleuritic chest pain, left upper quadrant pain, and paresis. Monitor the patient’s renal status including blood urea nitrogen...

Nursing Interventions: Encephalitis Maintain adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration, but avoid fluid overload, which may increase cerebral edema. Maintain adequate nutrition. Give small, frequent meals, or supplement meals with ...

Nursing Interventions: Emphysema If ordered, perform chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage and chest persussion and vibration several times daily. Schedule respiratory treatments at least 1 hour before and after...