Nephrostomy Teaching 2287
Nephrostomy
Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient do not flush
greater than 10 mls of sterile normal saline.
Last updated May 12, 2018
Last updated May 12, 2018
Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient observe for continuous urine flow and signs of infection.
Instructed patient always wash your hands before and after changing the bag from the nephrostomy tube. If another person is assisting with changing yo...
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 neph...
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...
Instructed patient drink 2 to 3 liters of liquid each day unless you were told to limit liquids because of another condition. Instructed patient when ...