Nursing Interventions: Cystic Fibrosis Give medications as ordered. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks. Perform chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage and chest percussion several times a day as ordered. Administer oxygen therapy as ordered. Provide a well-balanced, high calorie, high protein diet for the patient. Make sure the patient receives plenty of fluids to […]
Nursing Interventions: Cushing’s Syndrome Consult a dietician to plan a high in protein and potassium but low in calories, carbohydrates, and sodium. Use protective measures to reduce the risk of infection. Schedule activites around the patient’s rest periods to avoid fatigue. Institute safety precaustions to minimize the risk of injury from the falls. Help the […]
Nursing Interventions: Cervical Cancer Listen to the patient’s fears and concerns, and offer reassurance when appropriate. Encourage the patient to use relaxation techniques to promote comfort during the diagnostic procedures. Monitor the patient’s response to therapy through frequent Pap tests and cone biopsies as ordered. Watch for complications related to therapy by listening to and […]
Nursing Interventions: Cerebral Aneurysm Establish and maintain a patent airway as needed. Administer supplemental oxygen as ordered. Position the patient to promote pulmonary drainage and prevent upper airway obstruction. Avoid placing the patient in the prone position as well as hyperextending his neck. Suction secretions from the airway as necessary to prevent hypoxia and vasodilation […]
Nursing Interventions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Administer mild analgesics as needed. Encourage the patient to express her concerns. Have her perform as much self-care, as her immobility and pain allow. Provide her adequate time to perform these activities at her own pace. Monitor the effectiveness of analgesics and other forms of therapy used to relieve the […]
Nursing Interventions: Cardiogenic Shock Administer oxygen by face mask or artificial airway to ensure adequate oxygenation of tissues. Adjust the oxygen flow rate to higher or lower level, as blood gas measurements indicate. Administer an osmotic diuretic, such as mannitol, if ordered to increase renal blood flow and urine output. Never flex the patient’s “ballooned” […]
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