Nursing Interventions: Candidiasis Observe standard precautions. Provide a nonirritating mouthwash to loosen tenacious secretions and a soft toothbrush to avoid irritation. Relieve mouth discomfort with a topical anesthetic, such as lidocaine at least 1 hour before meals. Apply cornstarch, nystatin powder, or dry padding in intertriginous areas of obese patients to prevent irritation and candidal […]
Nursing Interventions: Chronic Bronchitis Answer the patients questions and encourage him and his family to express their concerns about the illness. As needed, perform chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage and chest percussion and vibration for involved lobes several times daily. Make sure the patient receives adequate fluids (at least 3 liters per day) to loosen […]
Nursing Interventions: Bronchiectasis Provide supportive care and help the patient adjust to the lifestyle changes that irreversible lung damage necessitates. Administer antibiotics, as ordered, and record the patient’s response to this medication. Give oxygen as needed. Perform chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage and chest percussion for involved lobes, several times per day, especially in the […]
Nursing Interventions: Breast Cancer Always evaluate the patient’s feelings about her illness and determine her level of knowledge and expectations. Administer analgesics for pain as needed. Perform comfort measures to promote relaxation and to relieve anxiety. If immobility develops late in the disease, prevent complications by frequently repositioning the patient, using a convoluted foam mattress. […]
Nursing Interventions: Bladder Cancer Encourage the patient to express feelings and concerns about the extent of the cancer. To relieve discomfort administer ordered analgesics for pain as necessary. Implement comfort measures and provide distractions that will enable the patient to relax. As appropriate, implement measures to prevent or alleviate complications of treatment. Monitor the patient’s […]
Nursing Interventions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests and surgery as appropriate. Obtain a urine culture if UTI is suspected. Administer antibiotics as ordered for UTI, urethral procedures that involve instruments, and cystoscopy. If urine retention occurs, insert an indwelling catheter. Monitor and record the patient’s vital signs, intake, output, and daily […]
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