skin breakdown
Diseases Process
SN explained to patient/caregiver some risk factors of cellulites such as: cracks or peeling skin between toes, history of PVD, ulcers from blockage in the blood supply (ischemia), among others. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Instructed PCA the importance of the patient's skin care, keep the perineal area clean and change
pads and undergarments to prevent odors. Inspect the area regularly.
Taught patient that this conditions its causes and related involvement of other body organs. The patient was instructed how to care for skin lesions.
The patient was reviewed and indicated the location of the suspected obstruction of the arterial insufficiency and explained collateral circulation. The patient was instructed in the skin care; avoid heating pads, restrictive clothing that could affect with blood circulation in the affected areas.
The patient was instructed in charcot’s syndrome how to apply warm compresses to relieve local joint pain and tenderness. The patient was reviewed to inspect the skin of affected joints daily, checking for abrasions, cuts, or ulcers. The patient was taught in the proper techniques for crutches or other immobilization devices and refer to the physical therapy in case for proper fitting and readjustment of devices.
The patient was instructed in endometrial cancer uterine cancer the importance of applies pain management techniques. The patient was instructed to care for the incision with general sanitation and daily bathing. The patient was taught in radiation therapy the need to prevent infection by evading large multitudes and persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was advised in skin care including maintenance of colorant markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was taught the importance of oral hygiene; elude tight or constricting clothing around the radiation site.
The patient was instructed in lung cancer the importance of evading persons with higher respiratory area infections. The patient was advised that after release should evade heavy lifting. The patient was instructed in examine radiation places daily. The patient was advised in skin precaution, including care of color markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was instructed to evade close-fitting or compressing clothing around the radiation place. The patient was advised that weakness and other side effects begin during the first week of therapy and slowly disappear 2 to 4 weeks after therapy ends.
The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.
The patient was instructed in spinal cord injury to use a mirror to check skin for break. The patient was instructed on perineal care after removal. The patient was taught in intermittent self-catheterization. The patient was taught in the attention of the indwelling urinary catheter. The patient was taught in the need to use anesthetic jelly abundantly for urinary catheterization and insertion of suppository or enema. The patient was advised in the importance of following the prescribed rehabilitation program.
The patient was instructed in pancreatic cancer to use frequent baths, lotions, and ointments to calm skin and reduce itching. The patient was taught in other methods of pain administration. The patient was taught in the self-administration of insulin.