Nursing Interventions: Heart Failure Place the patient inn Fowler’s position and give supplemental oxygen, as ordered. Organize all activities to provide maximum rest periods. To prevent deep vein thrombosis due to vascular congestion, assist the patient with range-of-motion exercises. Weigh the patient daily to help detect fluid retention and observe for peripheral edema. Assess the […]
Standard Precautions (Tier One) Designed for all clients in hospital. These precautions apply to (a) blood; (b) all body fluids, excretions, and secretions except sweat; (c) nonintact (broken) skin; and (d) mucous membranes. Designed to reduce risk of transmission of microorganisms from recognized and unrecognized sources. Wash hands after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, […]
All objects used in a sterile field must be sterile. All articles are sterile appropriately by dry or moist heat, chemicals, or radiation before use. Always check a package containing a sterile object for intactness, dryness, and expiration date. Sterile articles can be stored for only a prescribed time; after that, they are considered unsterile. […]
How to change a gown for a client with IV Infusion 1. Slip the growth completely off the arm without the infusion and onto the tubing connected to the arm with the infusion. 2. Holding the container above the client’s arm, slide the sleeve up over the container to remove the used gown. 3. Place […]
General Nursing Responsibilities 1. Administering Drugs 2. Assessing drug effects 3. Intervening to make the drug regimen more tolerable 4. Providing patient teaching about drugs regimen Principles of Medication Administration 1. Legal and ethical consideration (Nursing Act) 2. Types of medication order a. Stat b. Standing order c. Renewal order d. PRN order e. Verbal […]
Nursing Interventions: Fibromyalgia Syndrome Monitor the patient’s sensory disturbances and level of pain. Monitor for any adverse reactions to the medication given. Exercise can be helpful in maintaining muscle conditioning, improving energy, and possibly, improving sleep quality. Teach the patient how to do stretches safely and effectively and encourage her to perform them regularly. The […]
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