Nursing Interventions: Pericarditis Stress the importance of bed rest, Assist the patient with bathing if necessary. Provide a bedside commode because this method puts less stress on the heart rather than using a bed pan. Place the patient in upright position to relieve dyspnea and chest pain. Provide analgesics to relieve pain and oxygen to […]
Hepatitis B – Blood Borne Virus
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that targets the liver and causes both acute and chronic disease.According to the World Health Organization, about 2 billion people worldwide have been infected with the virus and about 350 million live with chronic infection. About 600,000 people die annually due to Hepatitis B infection. 25% of the people infected with this type of hepatitis will probably have liver cirrhosis when they age.
When compared to HIV, this is 50 times more prevalent and a occupational health hazard for medical personnel. A vaccine specific to this type of virus is readily available for optimum protection.
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By: Ira Hope, RN Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus. The disease is primarily transmitted via food or drinks contaminated with a person who have had Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A can be transmitted through: Ingesting food or drinks prepared by a person with HAV virus Oral or Anal sex with […]
Nursing Interventions: Pneumonia Maintain a patent airway and adequate oxygenation. Obtain sputum specimens as needed. Use suction if the patient can’t produce a specimen. Provide a high calorie, high protein diet of soft foods. To prevent aspiration during nasogastric tube feedings, check the position of tube, and administer feedings slowly. To control the spread of […]
Nursing Interventions: Poliomyelitis Maintain a patent airway, and keep a tracheotomy tray at the patient’s bed side. Encourage a return to mild activity as soon as possible. Prevent fecal impaction by giving enough fluids to ensure an adequate daily urine output of low specific gravity. Provide tube feedings when needed. Provide good skin care, reposition […]
Nursing Interventions: Pulmonary Edema Help the patient relax to promote oxygenation. Place the patient in high Fowler’s position to enhance lung expansion. Administer oxygen as ordered. Carefully record the time morphine is given and the amount administered. Assess the patient’s condition frequently. Watch for complications of treatment such as electrolyte depletion. Monitor vital signs every […]
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