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 […]
Monitor client’s vital signs, particularly the temperature. Assess skin color and integrity. Note for wounds, bleeding or any skin changes. Assess for any discomfort and pain. Provide wound care. Elevate affected body area to reduce swelling. Administer medications if ordered and discuss them to the client. Assess for reactions to the drug therapy. Provide support […]
They say that when you’re a nurse, you care for people from womb to tomb. You get to experience that wondrous feeling upon hearing an infant’s first cry, but you also get to feel the anguish of witnessing a patient take his last breath. Yes, we have read so many times about newborn care, care […]
Isolation is not needed. Explain all tests and treatments to the patient. Administer ordered medications such as Albendazole 400mg. Other drug choices are mebendazole, and pyrantelpamoate. These medications may betaken for one to three days as ordered. Enforce preventive measures to patients and in each home and in the community (also to […]
Administer prescribed medications, which may include acne products containing benzoyl peroxide (explain that these products initially cause skin redness and scaling but that the skin adjusts quickly); topical agents, such as vitamin A acid; and antibiotics such as tetracycline. Provide client and family teaching Advise the client that heat, humidity, and perspiration exacerbate acne. Explain […]
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