Nursing Interventions: Cor Pulmonale Listen to the patient’s fears and concerns about his illness. Plan a nutritious diet carefully with the patient and the staff dietitian. Prevent fluid retention by limiting the patient’s fluid intake to 1,000 to 2,000 ml daily and providing a low sodium diet. Reposition the bed ridden patient often to prevent […]
Nursing Interventions: Coronary Artery Disease Keep nitroglycerin available for immediate use. During anginal episodes, monitor blood pressure and heart rate. Record duration of pain, amount of medication required to relieve ir, and accompanying symptoms. Ask the patient to grade the sverity of his pain on a scale 1 to 10. Monitor the patient for chest […]
Nursing Interventions: Colorectal Cancer Prepare the patient for surgery, as indicated. Provide comfort measures and reassurance for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Prepare the patient for the adverse effects of chemotherapy and take steps to minimize this effects. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for I.V. catheters. Have the patient wash his hands before and after […]
Nursing Interventions: Cirrhosis Position bed for maximal respiratory efficiency. Provide oxygen as ordered. Initiate efforts to prevent respiratory, circulatory, and vascular disturbances. Encourage patient to increase activity gradually and plan rest with activity and mild exercise. Provide a nutritious, high-protein diet supplemented by B-complex vitamins and others, including A, C, and K and folic acid […]
Nursing Interventions: Cholelithiasis Place the patient in low Fowler’s position. Provide intravenous fluids and nasogastric suction. Provide water and other fluids and soft diet, after bowel sounds return. Instruct the patient to use a pillow to splint incision. Administer analgesic agents as ordered. Remind patient to expand lungs fully to prevent atelectasis. Promote early ambulation. […]
Nursing Interventions: Chlamdial Infections Use standard precautions when examining the patient, giving patient care, and handling contaminated material. Double-bag all soiled dressings and contaminated instruments. Examine and test the patient’s sexual contacts for Chlamydial infection. Check the newborn infant of an infected mother for signs of infection. Monitor the patient for complications. Monitor the patient’s […]
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