Promote good hygiene. Instruct the client not to squeeze a boil or pimple; the protective wall of induration that localizes the infection should not rupture or be destroyed. Teach regular and effective hand washing. Advise patient to keep fingernails cut short Instruct the client to bathe at least daily with bactericidal soap. Injured skin areas […]
Assess airway patency and respiratory status every hour until stable. Maintain semi-Fowler’s position, supporting arms. Encourage to turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 to 4 hours. Teach the importance of activity, turning, coughing, and deep breathing. Monitor daily weights. Blood pressure monitoring for hypertension is important in patients taking sorafenib or sunitinib Consult with […]
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 […]
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