Nursing Interventions: Anaphylaxis Provide supplemental oxygen and observe. If hypoxia continues, prepare to help insert an artificial airway. Insert an I.V. line for giving emergency drugs and volume expanders. Continually reassure the patient and explain all tests and treatments to reduce fear and anxiety. If the patient undergoes skin or scratch testing. Keep emergency resuscitation […]
Nursing Interventions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Provide emotional and psychological support to the patient and his family. Implement a rehabilitation program to help the patient maintain his independence as long as possible. Have the patient perform active exercises and range-of-motion exercises on un affected muscles to help strengthen them. Depending on the patient’s muscular capacity, assist […]
Nursing Interventions: Primary Malignant, Bone Tumors Administer analgesics as necessary. Make sure the patient has received his analgesic before morning care or any activity that may increase pain. Provide foods high in protein, vitamins and folic acid. Administer laxatives if necessary. Encourage fluids to prevent dehydration and record intake and output. Because the patient may […]
Nursing Interventions: Alzheimer’s Disease Establish an effective communication system with the patient and his family to help them adjust to the patient’s altered cognitive abilities. Provide emotional support to the patient and his family. Administer ordered medications and note their effects. If the patient has trouble swallowing, crush tablets and open capsules and mix them […]
Nursing Interventions: Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome Maintain a patent airway by suctioning. Use sterile, non-traumatic technique. Ensure adequate humidification to help liquefy tenacious secretions. Provide any other means of communication for the patient on mechanical ventilation. Gives sedatives as ordered to reduce restlessness. Reposition the patient often. A high fowler position may be needed. Note […]
Nursing Interventions: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Treat infection as ordered. Provide the patient with normal saline or bicarbonate mouthwash for daily oral rinsing. Use antiemetic therapy to control nausea and vomiting. Record the patient’s caloric intake. Ensure adequate fluids during episodes of diarrhea. Provide meticulous skin care, especially in the debilitated patient. Encourage the patient to […]
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