Nursing Interventions: Nephrotic Syndrome Administer medications, such as diuretics, antibiotics, and corticosteroids as ordered. Ask dietitian to plan a low-sodium diet with moderate amounts of protein. Provide meticulous skin care to combat the edema that usually occurs with nephrotic syndrome. Encourage activity and exercise and provide antiembolism stockings as ordered. Frequently check the patient’s urine […]
Nursing Interventions: Peptic Ulcers Support the patient emotionally and offer reassurance. Administer prescribed medications. Provide six small meals a day or small hourly meals as ordered. Schedule care so that the patient gets plenty of rest. Monitor the effectiveness of administered medications, and also watch for adverse reactions. Assess the patient’s nutritional status and the […]
Nursing Interventions: Pericarditis Stress the importance of bed rest, Assist the patient with bathing if necessary. Provide a bedside commode because this method puts less stress on the heart rather than using a bed pan. Place the patient in upright position to relieve dyspnea and chest pain. Provide analgesics to relieve pain and oxygen to […]
Nursing Interventions: Pneumonia Maintain a patent airway and adequate oxygenation. Obtain sputum specimens as needed. Use suction if the patient can’t produce a specimen. Provide a high calorie, high protein diet of soft foods. To prevent aspiration during nasogastric tube feedings, check the position of tube, and administer feedings slowly. To control the spread of […]
Nursing Interventions: Poliomyelitis Maintain a patent airway, and keep a tracheotomy tray at the patient’s bed side. Encourage a return to mild activity as soon as possible. Prevent fecal impaction by giving enough fluids to ensure an adequate daily urine output of low specific gravity. Provide tube feedings when needed. Provide good skin care, reposition […]
Nursing Interventions: Pulmonary Edema Help the patient relax to promote oxygenation. Place the patient in high Fowler’s position to enhance lung expansion. Administer oxygen as ordered. Carefully record the time morphine is given and the amount administered. Assess the patient’s condition frequently. Watch for complications of treatment such as electrolyte depletion. Monitor vital signs every […]
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