Nursing Interventions: Intussusception Administer I.V. fluids as ordered. If the patient is in shock, give blood or plasma as ordered. A nasogastric tube is inserted to decompress the bowel. Replace volume lost as ordered. Prepare the patient for hydrostatic reduction and answer question to allay fears. Monitor vital signs frequently. Check intake and output and […]
Nursing Interventions: Instestinal Obstruction Allow the patient nothing by mouth, as ordered. Insert a nasogastric tube to decompress the bowel as ordered. Begin and maintain I.V. therapy as ordered. Administer analgesics, broad spectrum antibiotics, and other medication, as ordered. Keep the patient in semi-Fowler’s or Fowler’s position as much as possible to promote pulmonary ventilation. […]
Nursing Interventions: Influenza Administer analgesics, antipyretics, and decongestants, as ordered. Follow droplet and standard precautions. Provide cool, humidified air but change the water daily to prevent pseudomonas superinfection. Encourage the patient to rest in bed and drink plenty of fluids. Administer I.V. fluids as ordered. Administer oxygen therapy if warranted. Regularly monitor the patient’s vital […]
Nursing Interventions: Hypovolemic Shock Check for patent airway and adequate circulation. Begin an I.V. infusion with normal saline solution or lactated Ringer’s solution delivered through a large bore. Help insert a central venous line and pulmonary artery catheter for hemodynamic monitoring. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Draw an arterial blood sample to measure ABG levels. […]
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 […]
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