Nursing Interventions: Esophageal Diverticula If the patient regurgitates food and mucus, protect the patient from aspiration by positioning him with his head elevated or turned to one side. If the patient has dysphagia, record well tolerated foods and note circumstances that ease swallowing. Administer ordered antacids nad provide antireflux care. Regularly assess the patient’s nutritional […]
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 antibiotics as ordered, and maintain body warmth. Keep accurate intake and output records. Measure stool volume and note the presence of blood and pus. Monitor […]
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 medications, constantly monitor for toxic signs and symptoms such as slurred speech, ataxia, lethary, and dizziness. Monitor the patient’s compliance with anticonvulsant drug therapy. Teach the patient to […]
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 patient bleeds excessively with menses, monitor for signs and symptoms of anemia. Check hemoglobin level as ordered. Monitor the patients response to therapy. Explain […]
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 levels, creatinine clearance levels and urine output. Assess cardiovascular status frequently and watch for signs of left ventricular failure such as dyspnea, hypotension, tachycardia, […]
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 nasogastric tube or parenteral feedings. To prevent constipation and minimize the risk of increased ICP resulting from straining at stool, provide a mild laxative or […]
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