Procedures

Tracheostomy Teaching 2540

Instructed patient it is important to keep the tube free of thick mucus. You should always carry an extra tube with you in case your tube gets plugge...

Tracheostomy Teaching 2539

Instructed patient contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately: when secretions become thick, if crusting occurs or mucus plugs are pre...

Tracheostomy Teaching 2538

Instructed patient contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately: if you have an irregular heart rate, if you feel increased pain or disco...

Cardiac Teaching 2537

SN instructed patient eat an overall healthy dietary pattern that emphasizes: a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products...

Port CAP IV Teaching 2536

SN instructed patient do not touch or handle your port unless you need to care for it. The port is flushed to prevent the catheter from becoming block...

Port CAP IV Teaching 2535

SN instructed patient the following way you can help prevent an infection wash your hands, use soap or an alcohol-based hand rub to clean your hands. ...

Port CAP IV Teaching 2534

SN instructed patient the dressing should be kept clean and dry. You should inspect the needle site area regularly. If the Port CAP seems to have move...

Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 2524

SN monitored the insertion site, including its appearance and the condition of the dressing. Palpated the site to determine if it's edematous or tende...

Biliary Drain Teaching 2502

Instructed patient caring for the tube Wash your hands with soap and water. If your doctor requested it, make a note of the amount of bile in the bag....

Pacemaker Teaching 2501

Patient instructed Signs that your pacemaker isn't working as it should or you have developed an infection or blood clot include breathlessness, dizzi...