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...

Nursing Interventions: Ebola Virus Infection Protect all areas of petechiae and echymoses for further injury. Watch for any changes in the patient’s respiration rate and pattern. Closely monitor the patient’s fluid and...

Nursing Interventions: Diverticular Disease Administer antibiotics, stool softeners, and antispasmodics, as ordered. For severe pain, administer analgesics as ordered. Maintain bed rest for patient with acute...

Nursing Interventions: Head Injuries Maintain a patent airway. Assist with endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy as necessary. Administer medications as ordered. Protect the patient for further injury by using side...

Nursing Interventions: Guillain-Barre Syndrome Turn and reposition the patient, and encourage coughing and deep breathing. If respiratory failure becomes imminent, establish an emergency airway with an endotracheal tube. Give ...

Nursing Interventions: Gout Give pain medication as needed especially during acute attacks. Apply cold packs to inflamed joints to ease discomfort and reduce swelling. Administer anti-inflammatory medication and other drugs, as...