Nursing Interventions: Emphysema If ordered, perform chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage and chest persussion and vibration several times daily. Schedule respiratory treatments at least 1 hour before and after meals. Provide high calorie-protein rich diet to promote health and healing. Make sure the patient receives adequate fluids at least 3 liters per day to loosen […]
Nursing Interventions: Ebola Virus Infection Protect all areas of petechiae and echymoses for further injury. Watch for any changes in the patient’s respiration rate and pattern. Closely monitor the patient’s fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Monitor intake and output. Check the results of complete blood count and coagulation studies for signs of blood loss and coagulopathy. […]
Nursing Interventions: Diverticular Disease Administer antibiotics, stool softeners, and antispasmodics, as ordered. For severe pain, administer analgesics as ordered. Maintain bed rest for patient with acute diverticulitis. Maintain liquid diet during the acute attack. If diverticular bleeding occurs, the patient may require angiography and catheter placement for vasopressin infusion. When administering medications, monitor the patient […]
Nursing Interventions: Head Injuries Maintain a patent airway. Assist with endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy as necessary. Administer medications as ordered. Protect the patient for further injury by using side rails. Assist the unsteady patient with walking. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter if ordered. If the patient is unconscious, insert a nasogastric tube to prevent aspiration. […]
Nursing Interventions: Guillain-Barre Syndrome Turn and reposition the patient, and encourage coughing and deep breathing. If respiratory failure becomes imminent, establish an emergency airway with an endotracheal tube. Give meticulous skin care to prevent skin-breakdown and contractures. Perform passive range of motion exercises within the patient’s pain limits. To prevent aspiration, test the gag reflex […]
Nursing Interventions: Gout Give pain medication as needed especially during acute attacks. Apply cold packs to inflamed joints to ease discomfort and reduce swelling. Administer anti-inflammatory medication and other drugs, as ordered. To promote sleep, administer pain medication at times that allow maximum rest. Encourage bed rest, but use a bed cradle to keep bed […]
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