Nursing Interventions: Hepatitis Observe standard precautions to prevent disease transmission. Provide rest periods throughout the day. Schedule treatments and tests so the patient can rest between activities. To help the patient maintain an adequate diet, avoid overloading his tray. Administer supplemental vitamins and commercial feedings, as ordered. Provide adequate fluid intake atleast 4 liters of […]
Nursing Interventions: Hepatic Encephalopathy Promote rest, comfort, and a quiet atmosphere. Instruct the patient to avoid stressful exercise. Administer medications, as ordered. Ask the dietary department to provide specified low-protein diet, with carbohydrates supplying most of the calories. Provide good mouth care, as ordered. Use appropriate safety measures to protect the patient fro injury. Frequently […]
Nursing Interventions: Hemorrhoids Administer local anesthetic as prescribed. As needed, provide warm sitz baths or cold compresses to reduce local pain, swelling, and information. Provide the patient with high fiber diet and encourage adequate fluid intake and exercise to prevent constipation. Monitor the patient’s pain level and the effectiveness of the prescribed medications. Check for […]
Nursing Interventions: Hemophilia Provide emotional support, and listen to the patient’s fear’s and concerns. If the patient has surface cuts or epistaxis, apply pressure. Give the deficient clotting factor or plasma, as ordered. Apply cold compress or ice bags and raise the injured part. To prevent recurrence of bleeding, restrict activity for 48 hours after […]
Nursing Interventions: Heart Failure Place the patient inn Fowler’s position and give supplemental oxygen, as ordered. Organize all activities to provide maximum rest periods. To prevent deep vein thrombosis due to vascular congestion, assist the patient with range-of-motion exercises. Weigh the patient daily to help detect fluid retention and observe for peripheral edema. Assess the […]
Standard Precautions (Tier One) Designed for all clients in hospital. These precautions apply to (a) blood; (b) all body fluids, excretions, and secretions except sweat; (c) nonintact (broken) skin; and (d) mucous membranes. Designed to reduce risk of transmission of microorganisms from recognized and unrecognized sources. Wash hands after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, […]
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