- Remain in bed for prolonged periods.
- Avoid leg exercises.
- Perform ankle pumps and calf exercises regularly.
- Apply ice packs to the legs.
Category: Adult Health Nursing 1
- Decreased deep tendon reflexes.
- Bradypnea.
- Tremors and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes.
- Flaccid paralysis.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH).
- Diabetes Insipidus.
- Renal failure.
- Heart failure.
- Hypotension and bradycardia.
- Elevated blood pressure readings.
- Pale, clammy skin.
- Decreased heart rate.
- Pink, moist, and beefy red stoma.
- Small amount of serosanguinous drainage.
- Black, dusky stoma.
- Protrusion of the stoma.
- Pulsating and easily palpable.
- Distal and straight, on the non-dominant arm.
- Closest to a joint.
- Visibly bruised and tender.
- Fluid restriction.
- Increased fluid intake.
- Lying flat to facilitate drainage.
- Administration of antipyretics only.
- Drink minimal fluids.
- Stay in a supine position.
- Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours.
- Limit physical activity.
- Weigh themselves daily at the same time.
- Increase sodium intake.
- Limit fluid intake to 3-4 liters per day.
- Consume potassium-rich foods if taking a potassium-sparing diuretic.
- White bread
- Banana
- Apples with skin
- Cheese
- Prevent nausea and vomiting.
- Reduce the risk of infection.
- Cleanse the bowel for clear visualization.
- Promote comfort during the procedure.
- Use it only when experiencing an asthma attack.
- Rinse their mouth after each use.
- Expect immediate bronchodilation.
- Discontinue the medication if they feel better.
- Increase the rate of irrigation.
- Decrease the rate of irrigation.
- Notify the physician immediately.
- Document the finding and continue monitoring.
- Redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent drainage.
- Mild tenderness at the incision site.
- Absence of drainage.
- Dry, intact dressing.
- Hyperactive reflexes and positive Chvostek's sign.
- Muscle weakness and lethargy.
- Bone pain and pathological fractures.
- Kidney stones and constipation.
- Always walk barefoot at home to air out your feet.
- Trim your toenails in a rounded fashion.
- Inspect your feet daily for cuts, sores, or blisters.
- Use a heating pad on your feet if they feel cold.
- Metabolic rate and oxygen demand.
- Fluid retention and blood pressure.
- Appetite and energy levels.
- Red blood cell production.
- Medical asepsis.
- Surgical asepsis.
- Clean technique.
- Standard precautions only.
