Obtain a thorough history of the patient including history of infections Nursing interventions should support the medical treatment, as do patient teaching activities that address neurosurgical procedures. Advise patients and families of neurologic deficits that may remain after treatment (hemiparesis, seizures, visual deficits, and cranial nerve palsies). Frequently assess neurologic status, especially LOC, speech and […]
You aspired for this. You have toiled hard. You have spent late nights studying. You have sacrificed a lot just to be where you are now. But despite these efforts, how do you know if this profession really is for you? Are you really fit to become a nurse? You have a great amount of […]
Obtain a thorough and pertinent history Obtain vital signs and assess other symptoms, followed by a list of all current medications and allergies. Notify the doctor, nurse supervisor or nurse manager Calm the patient Locate the medical center policy and protocol to control myiasis Using standard precautions, remove larvae (NP or MD) Brush the larvae […]
Obtain a thorough history. Ask if any of the patient’s close contacts have the same signs and symptoms. Implement contact precautions and maintain them for 24 hours after the start of effective therapy. Put on clean gloves and a gown. Remove and bag the patient’s clothing and help her put on a patient gown. Look […]
Nursing Interventions for Necrotizing Fasciitis Identify patients at risk, and report these suspicions to the health care provider Vital signs including intake and output, and laboratory data should be carefully observed to monitor for the risk or appearance of sepsis and septic shock. Provide frequent dressing changes, wound assessment and documentation, and medication administration. Assess […]
And just like that, it’s Halloween, again. But what’s Halloween without a good hair raising story to keep you up all night, right? Here’s a compilation of creepy nursing stories that will surely leave you feeling the Halloween vibe (even after Halloween season). “It’s the smells” It’s the smells when I used to work night […]
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