Nursing Interventions: Cholelithiasis Place the patient in low Fowler’s position. Provide intravenous fluids and nasogastric suction. Provide water and other fluids and soft diet, after bowel sounds return. Instruct the patient to use a pillow to splint incision. Administer analgesic agents as ordered. Remind patient to expand lungs fully to prevent atelectasis. Promote early ambulation. […]
Nursing Interventions: Chlamdial Infections Use standard precautions when examining the patient, giving patient care, and handling contaminated material. Double-bag all soiled dressings and contaminated instruments. Examine and test the patient’s sexual contacts for Chlamydial infection. Check the newborn infant of an infected mother for signs of infection. Monitor the patient for complications. Monitor the patient’s […]
Nursing Interventions: Chancroid Use standard precautions whenever you may come into contact with genital secretions – for instance, when collecting specimens and performing a physical examination. Administer anti-ineffective medications and, possibly, analgesics as ordered. Provide topical care by washing the affected area with soap and water, followed by a bacterial agent. Don’t allow the area […]
Nursing Interventions: Diabetes Mellitus Administer insulin or an oral antidiabetic drug as prescribed. Have the patient participate in a supervised exercise program. Treat hypoglycemic reactions promptly by giving carbohydrates in the form of fruit juice, hard candy, honey or I.V. dextrose. Provide meticulous skin care, especially to the feet and legs. Assist the patient to […]
Nursing Interventions: Diabetes Insipidus Institute safety precautions if the patient complains of dizziness or weakness. Make sure the patient has easy access to the bathroom or bed pan, and answer his calls signals promptly. Give vasopressin cautiously to a patient with coronary artery disease because the drug may cause vasoconstriction. Provide meticulous skin and mouth […]
Nursing Interventions: Cytomegalovirus Infection Institute and maintain standard precautions before coming into contact with the patient’s blood or other body fluids. Administer medication to treat symptoms as needed. Offer nutritionally adequate meals. Provide emotional support and counseling to the parent’s of a child with CMV infection. Monitor the patient’s vital signs, especially his temperature and […]
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