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Instructed in wound care per MD order using aseptics technique.
Instructed patient about diuretics and how they should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia.
Instructed patient about measures to prevent or treat pneumonia: eating well balanced meals, adequate rest, avoiding upper respiratory infections or getting promptly treatment for early symptoms, drinking large amounts of fluids to thin secretions and replace fluid loss, avoiding spread of infections by washing hands and properly dispose of tissues. Avoid smoking; perform coughing and deep breathing exercises.
Instructed patient to place a sterile split sponge under the tube flanges to absorb secretions.
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home such as removing things like thresholds, throw rugs, and clutter. Repairing loose carpet or raised areas in the floor, moving furniture or electrical cords out of the walking paths.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: increase fluid intake to at least eight (8) glasses per day, among others.
Taught that gradually increasing exercise with planned, scheduled rest periods, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
The patient was instructed in nephrectomy on caring for the incision and changing dressing. The patient was advised to wash hands, examine the incision, clean the part with Betadine, cover the incision with sterile gauze, if there are not drainage leave the place open to the air. The patient was taught how to care for nephrostomy tube.
Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is most effective if taken before symptoms appear.
Instructed patient if you have fever, chills, tenderness, redness, or pus at the catheter site or swollen arm,check your child’s temperature, and all the doctor right away.