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Arthroscopy Teaching 1368ProceduresThe patient was encouraged importance of keeping the extremity elevated above heart level on firm pillows and the need for applying ice bags to the surgical arthroscopy to control swelling and relieve pain. The patient was advised not to apply the ice pack dir...Arterial Revascularization Teaching 1366ProceduresThe patient was instructed to stop any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications 1 week before the arterial revascularization surgery. The patient was advised to use antiembolic stockings. The patient with axillofemoral bypass graft was advised to evade strong...Amputation Teaching 1361ProceduresAdvised the patient receives complete instructions in the care of the prosthesis. Instructed patient how to apply the elastic sleeve or wrap the stump for molding and shaping. Encouraged patient that the stump should not be wrapped too strongly, since this wil... Adrenalectomy Teaching 1357ProceduresTaught the patience not to wear tight clothing (belts) over the incision. Encourage the importance of not discontinuing the steroid medication that can precipitate adrenal crisis.Abdominal Surgery Teaching 1355ProceduresInstructed patient how to change the dressings and how to care for the tubes and drains. Recommend to splint the abdomen when coughing or sneezing.Colostomy Teaching 1315ProceduresSN instructed patient that too much of any food can cause problems; eat moderate amounts and slowly to allow proper chewing and digestion. If a new food seems to give problems, don’t eat it for a few weeks, but try it again later.Colostomy Teaching 1314ProceduresSN instructed patient to should eat three or more times a day. Small frequent meals may be better tolerated and produce less gas.Colostomy Teaching 1313ProceduresSN instructed patient that to reduce diarrhea, omit fiber and bulk from your meals and eat foods that thicken your stools, such as white rice, applesauce, bananas, creamy peanut butter, yogurt, pasta, and bread. Continued diarrhea can cause dehydration, so inc...Colostomy Teaching 1311ProceduresSN instructed patient to drink more water and fruit juices, up to six to eight glasses per day. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, as well as fibrous foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals to prevent constipation.Colostomy Teaching 1310ProceduresSN instructed patient to drink 2 to 3 quarts of water a day. This helps to keep the stool fluid, and it also prevents dehydration.

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