wound infection
Nephrostomy
Patient was explained that having a nephrostomy tube in for a long time increases the risk of getting an infection
. Nephrostomy tube care focuses on preventing infection
. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.. understanding was verbalized
Instructed patient you may need to detach the drainage bag from the nephrostomy tube to clean it. If so, attach a new drainage bag tightly to the nephrostomy tube. Instructed patient change bandages, skin barriers, and attachment devices as directed. This helps to prevent infection
. Throw away or clean your drainage bag as directed by your caregiver.
Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient observe for
continuous urine flow and signs of infection
.