Nursing Interventions: Glomerulonephritis Provide best rest during the acute phase. Perform passive range of motion exercises for the patient on bed rest. Allow the patient to resume normal activities gradually as symptoms subside. Consult the dietician about a diet high in calories and low in protein, sodium, potassium, and fluids. Protect the debilitated patient against […]
Nursing Interventions: Glaucoma Remember to administer cycloplegic eyedrops in the affected eye only. In the affected eye, these drops may precipitate an attack of angle-closure glaucoma and threaten the patient’s residual vision. After trabeculectomy, give medications as ordered to dilate pupila. Apply topical corticostroids as ordered to rest the pupil. After surgery, protect the affected […]
Nursing Interventions: Gastroesophageal Reflux In consultation with dietician, develop a diet for the patient that takes his food preferences into account while helping to minimize reflux symptoms. To reduce intra-abdominal pressure, have the patient sleep in reverse Trendelenburg’s position with the head of the bed elevated 6” to 12”. Encourage the patent to avoid lying […]
Nursing Interventions: Gastroenteritis Plan care to allow uninterrupted rest periods for the patient. If the patient is nauseated, advise him to avoid quick movements, which can increase the severity of nausea. If the patient can tolerate oral fluids, replace lost fluids and electrolytes with broth, ginger, ale, and lemonade, as tolerated. If dehydration occurs, administer […]
Nursing Interventions: Gastritis If the patient is vomiting, give antiemetics. Administer I.V. fluids as ordered to maintain fluid and electrolyte imbalance. When the patient can tolerate oral feedings, provide a bland diet that takes into account his food preference. Restart feedings slowly. Offer smaller, more frequent servings to reduce the amount of irritating gastric secretions. […]
Nursing Interventions: Crohn’s Disease Provide emotional support to the patient and his family. Schedule patient care to include rest periods throughout the day. If the patient is receiving parenteral nutrition, provide meticulous site care. Give iron supplements and blood transfusion as ordered. Administer medications as ordered. Provide good patient hygiene and meticulous oral care if […]
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