Nursing Interventions: Influenza Administer analgesics, antipyretics, and decongestants, as ordered. Follow droplet and standard precautions. Provide cool, humidified air but change the water daily to prevent pseudomonas superinfection. Encourage the patient to rest in bed and drink plenty of fluids. Administer I.V. fluids as ordered. Administer oxygen therapy if warranted. Regularly monitor the patient’s vital […]
Nursing Interventions: Hypovolemic Shock Check for patent airway and adequate circulation. Begin an I.V. infusion with normal saline solution or lactated Ringer’s solution delivered through a large bore. Help insert a central venous line and pulmonary artery catheter for hemodynamic monitoring. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Draw an arterial blood sample to measure ABG levels. […]
Nursing Interventions: Hyperthyroidism Administer prescribed antithyroid medications, as ordered. If iodine is part of the treatment, mix it with milk, juice, or water to prevent gastrointestinal distress, and give it through a straw to prevent tooth discoloration. Give antidiarrheal preparations as ordered. Consult a dietician to ensure a nutritious diet with adequate calories and fluids. […]
Nursing Interventions: Hyperparathyroidism Obtain baseline serum potassium, calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels before treatment. Provide atleast 3 liters of fluid per day, including cranberry or prune juice, to increase urine acidity and help prevent calculus formation. Take safety precaution to minimize the risk for injury from fall. Schedule care to allow the patient with muscle […]
Nursing Interventions: Hodgkin’s Disease Provide a well balanced, high calorie, high protein diet. Offer the patient grapefruit juice, orange juice, ginger ale to alleviate nausea and vomiting. Perform comfort measures that promote relaxation. Assess the patient for nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition. Explain all the procedures and treaments associated with the plan of care. If the […]
Nursing Interventions: Histoplasmosis Provide oxygen therapy if needed. Plan rest periods. Obtain chest X-ray results to determine if the patient has pulmonary or pleural effusion. Assess the patient respiratory status every shift. Note diminished breath sounds or pleural friction rub, and evaluate for effusion. Check the patient’s cardiovascular status every shift. Monitor the patient’s neurologic […]
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