Procedures

Catheter Teaching 1624

Patient with biliary catheter instructed patient do not eat after midnight on the night before your procedure. You may have sips of water with your medicines

Catheter Teaching 1625

Patient with biliary catheter SN instructed patient when to call the doctor or go to emergency: Active bleeding at the drain site that does not stop after you put finger, pressure on it, more pain or swelling at or around the drain site, your temperature is greater than 101 degrees fahrenheit, with or without chills

Fistula Teaching 1371

Instruct the patient to note the time of the first bowel movement after anorectal abscess, fistula, and fissure surgery if no bowel movement occurs or if constipation advances. Advised the patient to shave the perianal area weekly to keep hair out of the affected area. Advised the patient to sit on thick foam pillows or pads and to avoid air or rubber donuts because they spread the buttocks apart.

Aortic Aneurysm Teaching 1373

Instruct the patient in care of the incisional wound, reviewing signs of wound infection and thrombus formation in the implant replacement of the aortic valve.

Catheter Teaching 1633

SN instructed patient/CG keep the skin around your biliary catheter dry. You can take showers if you cover the area with plastic wrap. If the area does get wet, dry the skin completely after you shower.

Catheter Teaching 1634

SN instructed patient/cg if you notice leakage of bile around the biliary tube, this may be a sign that the catheter is blocked, call your nurse.

Bone Cancer Teaching 1379

The patient was instructed in bone cancer that has undergone extremity save that he or she will no recover preoperative manner and will be partially disabled.

Colostomy Teaching 1635

Empty your pouch when one-third to one-half full. Change your skin barrier every 3-7 days. You should not experience frequent leakage of your pouch seal. If you do, consult a WOC Nurse. Usually soap is not needed to clean the peristomal skin. If you use soap, make sure it does not contain any oils or lotions that can interfere with adhesives. Always rinse your skin and dry completely before you adhere the new pouch. After you apply your skin barrier, hold it in place against your skin for about one minute. This will help to activate the adhesive. You can shower, bathe, or swim with your ostomy after you are cleared by your physician. If you are using a bedside collection bag, clean it daily with a recommended solution to help minimize odor, crystal formation, and bacteria.

Bone Marrow Teaching 1380

The patient was instructed in bone marrow harvest to keep the sites clean and covered with a bandage for 3 days.

PICC Line Teaching 1636

Instructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact increases blood circulation in that arm.