Nursing Interventions: Cervical Cancer Listen to the patient’s fears and concerns, and offer reassurance when appropriate. Encourage the patient to use relaxation techniques to promote comfort during the diagnostic procedures. Monitor the patient’s response to therapy through frequent Pap tests and cone biopsies as ordered. Watch for complications related to therapy by listening to and […]
Nursing Interventions: Cerebral Aneurysm Establish and maintain a patent airway as needed. Administer supplemental oxygen as ordered. Position the patient to promote pulmonary drainage and prevent upper airway obstruction. Avoid placing the patient in the prone position as well as hyperextending his neck. Suction secretions from the airway as necessary to prevent hypoxia and vasodilation […]
Nursing Interventions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Administer mild analgesics as needed. Encourage the patient to express her concerns. Have her perform as much self-care, as her immobility and pain allow. Provide her adequate time to perform these activities at her own pace. Monitor the effectiveness of analgesics and other forms of therapy used to relieve the […]
Nursing Interventions: Cardiogenic Shock Administer oxygen by face mask or artificial airway to ensure adequate oxygenation of tissues. Adjust the oxygen flow rate to higher or lower level, as blood gas measurements indicate. Administer an osmotic diuretic, such as mannitol, if ordered to increase renal blood flow and urine output. Never flex the patient’s “ballooned” […]
Nursing Interventions: Candidiasis Observe standard precautions. Provide a nonirritating mouthwash to loosen tenacious secretions and a soft toothbrush to avoid irritation. Relieve mouth discomfort with a topical anesthetic, such as lidocaine at least 1 hour before meals. Apply cornstarch, nystatin powder, or dry padding in intertriginous areas of obese patients to prevent irritation and candidal […]
Nursing Interventions: Chronic Bronchitis Answer the patients questions and encourage him and his family to express their concerns about the illness. As needed, perform chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage and chest percussion and vibration for involved lobes several times daily. Make sure the patient receives adequate fluids (at least 3 liters per day) to loosen […]
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