Review the patient’s daily regimen and recommend the following: daily soaking of the foot in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, drying of the area, debridement of hyperkeratotic tissue with an emery board or pumice stone, topical application of salicylic acid, and occlusion by either a bandage or duct tape. Administer salicylic acid and […]
Take patient history and perform assessment. Monitor vital signs especially blood pressure. Monitor renal function and urine elimination, hydration, fluid and electrolyte balance. Monitor daily weights Assess edema and promote skin integrity. Access site for dialysis (if appropriate) Give prescribed drugs, including ACE inhibitors to control hypertension (if giving diuretics, obtain specimens for serum electrolyte […]
Place infected person immediately into strict isolation. Keep patient infected in isolation for 17 days or until the scabs fall off. Practice strict infection control measures while caring for the patient. Quarantine anyone who has come into contact with the infected person for up to 17 days prior to the onset of that infected person’s […]
Provide general nursing care for fungal skin diseases, which focuses on enhancing skin integrity, providing pain relief, preventing infection, and providing client and family teaching. Administer prescribed medications, which may include topical antifungal medication for mild conditions and griseofulvin or terbinafine for severe conditions. Instruct the client to avoid excessive heat and humidity as much […]
Discuss dietary modifications related to nutritional status and presence of ileostomy. Provide referral to dietitian for diet planning and teaching. Teach importance of maintaining a high fluid intake and manifestations of dehydration. Teach techniques to reduce stress so as to not worsen the Teach food blockage management. Administer total parenteral nutrition as ordered. Administer anti-inflammatory […]
Examine skin condition. Monitor vital signs. Assess skin color changes. Examine for signs of infection. Instruct the patient to not pinch or scratch the skin area Keep the infected area clean and dry. Reduce the formation of scales with the provision of bath oil Patient’s motivation for consuming nutrients: high in calories and high in […]
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