Nephrostomy

Nephrostomy Teaching 2559

Instructed patient how to care for your nephrostomy tube, Inspect your tube on a daily basis as well as empty any urine that has collected in the drai...

Nephrostomy Teaching 2382

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 p...

Nephrostomy Teaching 2304

Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient observe for 
continuous urine flow and signs of infection.

Nephrostomy Teaching 2288

Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient observe for
 leakage at connection joints and seek advice if leakage evident.

Nephrostomy Teaching 2287

Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient do not flush
 greater than 10 mls of sterile normal saline.

Nephrostomy Teaching 2286

Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient drink at least 
1500mls - 2000mls (6 to 8 glasses of 250mls size) fluid everyday or as advised by the doctor.

Nephrostomy Teaching 2283

Instructed patient ensure that tube is kept straight and not bent to allow proper flow of urine. Also patient waterproof the dressing before shower an...

Nephrostomy Teaching 2282

Instructed patient always wash your hands before and after changing the bag from the nephrostomy tube. If another person is assisting with changing yo...

Nephrostomy Teaching 1790

Instructed patient when should you contact your caregiver: you have little or no urine draining from the nephrostomy tube, you have nausea and are vom...

Nephrostomy Teaching 1789

Instructed patient when should you contact your caregiver?, The skin around the nephrostomy tube is red, swollen, itches, or has a rash, you have a fe...