Administer iron and BT as ordered Encourage verbalization of feelings Monitor inputs and outputs as well as the characteristics of urine Monitor active fluid loss from wound drainage, tubes, diarrhea, bleeding and vomiting. Monitor temperature Encourage patient to drink prescribed fluid amounts Monitor serum electrolytes and urine osmolality and report abnormal values. Determine the client’s […]
Definition: inflammation of the wall of a vein with associated thrombosis, often occurring in the legs during pregnancy. […]
Plantar warts are hard, grainy growths that usually appear on the heels or balls of your feet, areas that feel the most pressure. Review the patient’s daily regimen and recommend the following: daily soaking of the foot in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, drying of the area, debridement of hyperkeratotic tissue with an […]
Corns generally occur on the tops and sides of the feet. A hard corn is a small patch of thickened, dead skin with a central core. A soft corn has a much thinner surface and usually occurs between the 4th and 5th toes. Ø The foot nurse may perform comprehensive debridement […]
Athlete’s foot is a common skin inflammation of the webs of the toes and soles of the feet. Perform a physical exam and identify the source of problem and discuss treatment options. Recommend proper foot hygiene and methods to minimize perspiration. Recommend a topical anti-fungal medication. Recommend footwear and over-the-counter […]
In the United States, acute otitis media (AOM), defined by convention as the first 3 weeks of a process in which the middle ear shows the signs and symptoms of acuteinflammation, is the most common affliction necessitating medical therapy for children younger than 5 years. Nursing Interventions for Acute Otitis Media […]
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