Pleural Effusion Teaching 2512
Instructed patient about abdominal drainage when you have pain and discomfort your nurse can give you painkillers if you need them. They can also help you change your position to make you comfortable. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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