Nursing Interventions: Hyperthyroidism Administer prescribed antithyroid medications, as ordered. If iodine is part of the treatment, mix it with milk, juice, or water to prevent gastrointestinal distress, and give it through a straw to prevent tooth discoloration. Give antidiarrheal preparations as ordered. Consult a dietician to ensure a nutritious diet with adequate calories and fluids. […]
Nursing Interventions: Hyperparathyroidism Obtain baseline serum potassium, calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels before treatment. Provide atleast 3 liters of fluid per day, including cranberry or prune juice, to increase urine acidity and help prevent calculus formation. Take safety precaution to minimize the risk for injury from fall. Schedule care to allow the patient with muscle […]
Nursing Interventions: Hodgkin’s Disease Provide a well balanced, high calorie, high protein diet. Offer the patient grapefruit juice, orange juice, ginger ale to alleviate nausea and vomiting. Perform comfort measures that promote relaxation. Assess the patient for nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition. Explain all the procedures and treaments associated with the plan of care. If the […]
Nursing Interventions: Histoplasmosis Provide oxygen therapy if needed. Plan rest periods. Obtain chest X-ray results to determine if the patient has pulmonary or pleural effusion. Assess the patient respiratory status every shift. Note diminished breath sounds or pleural friction rub, and evaluate for effusion. Check the patient’s cardiovascular status every shift. Monitor the patient’s neurologic […]
Nursing Interventions: Hiatal Hernia Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, as needed. Administer prescribed antacids and other medications To reduce intra-abdominal pressure and prevent aspiration, have the patient sleep in a reverse Trendelenburg position with the head of the bed elevated. Assess the patient’s response to treatment. Observe for complications, especially significant bleeding, pulmonary aspiration, […]
Nursing Interventions: Herniated Disk With the patient and doctor, plan a pain control regimen. Encourage the patient to express his concerns about the disorder. Urge the patient to perform as much self-care as his immobility and pain allow. Help the patient identify and perform care and activities that promote rest and relaxation. Use antiembolism stockings, […]
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