- Restrict fluid intake completely.
- Establish a regular voiding schedule (bladder training).
- Use adult diapers as a permanent solution.
- Avoid all physical activity.
No category found.
- Increased bone density.
- Improved respiratory function.
- Muscle hypertrophy.
- Pressure injuries and DVT.
- Apply a large absorbent dressing.
- Reinsert the gastrostomy tube.
- Apply skin protectant and secure the tube.
- Administer an antiemetic.
- At different times of the day.
- On different scales each day.
- At the same time each day, using the same scale, with similar clothing.
- After a large meal.
- Bradycardia.
- Peripheral edema.
- Hypotension.
- Dry cough.
- Administering antipyretics for fever.
- Encouraging fluid intake.
- Administering antibiotics as prescribed.
- Providing frequent oral hygiene.
- Avoiding all social interactions.
- Engaging in regular physical activity.
- Relying solely on medication for stress relief.
- Suppressing emotions.
- Dry mucous membranes.
- Hypotension.
- Bounding peripheral pulses.
- Decreased body weight.
- Aspirate for blood return before injecting.
- Massage the injection site after injection.
- Administer the injection into the deltoid muscle.
- Do not aspirate or massage the site.
- Patient's verbal report of pain intensity.
- Changes in vital signs (e.g., increased heart rate, blood pressure).
- Patient's facial expression of discomfort.
- Patient's rating on a pain scale.
- 5 seconds.
- 10 seconds.
- 15 seconds.
- 20 seconds.
- Hypertension.
- Cardiac dysrhythmias.
- Hyperglycemia.
- Respiratory alkalosis.
- Apply restraints immediately.
- Keep the patient's room dimly lit.
- Keep the side rails up and orient the patient frequently.
- Allow the patient to wander freely.
- Increased insulin levels.
- Hyperglycemia and impaired circulation.
- Excessive exercise.
- Normal blood glucose levels.
- Elevate the legs above heart level at rest.
- Apply heating pads to the legs.
- Walk regularly to promote circulation.
- Wear tight, restrictive clothing.
- Normal kidney function.
- Impaired kidney function.
- Liver dysfunction.
- Dehydration only.
- White rice
- Boiled potatoes
- Whole-grain bread
- Lean meat
- Lie completely still.
- Drink carbonated beverages.
- Ambulate frequently.
- Eat a large meal.
- Crush all medications together.
- Mix medications with formula.
- Flush the tube with water before and after medication administration.
- Aspirate residual volume and discard it.
