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360 teachingsCatheter Teaching 1624ProceduresPatient with biliary catheter instructed patient do not eat after midnight on the night before your procedure. You may have sips of water with your medicinesOxygen Teaching 1615ProceduresSN instructed patient about oxygen use precautions: Oxygen is a safe gas as long as it is used properly. Do not store your oxygen system near any heat sources or open flames. Do not smoke or allow others to smoke in the same room as your oxygen system, sparks ...PICC Line Teaching 1611ProceduresInstructed patient maintaining a clean and dry dressing is paramount to a continued well functioning PICC line.
Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1610ProceduresOne of these complications is infiltration, or fluid leaks into the tissue surrounding the vein. This may be accompanied by swelling, burning, and discomfort. Extravasation occurs when a vesicant drug, such as those used in chemotherapy, leaks into the surroun...Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1609ProceduresPhlebitis, or an inflammation of the vein, may occur when receiving IV antibiotics which can be irritating to smaller veins. Symptoms of phlebitis include redness, tenderness and swelling. Education about recognition of these complications allows the patient t...Cervicalgia Teaching 1608ProceduresPatient/CG were instructed on: Treatment for cervicalgia ( neck pain ) are usually conservative and include methods of relieving inflammation . Applying ice to the area is a good way of relieving pain and swelling and is often advised where a muscle tear is su...Intermittent catheterization Teaching 1595ProceduresPatient was instructed on intermittent catheterization: The main aims of IC are to empty the bladder and to prevent bladder overdistension in order to avoid complications and to improve urological function.Pacemaker Teaching 1573ProceduresPatient instructed to restrict vigorous activity or lifting heavy objects for a week or two.
The incision site is usually completely healed after two or three weeks.
During this initial period you should watch for signs of bleeding or infection, such as sw...PICC Line Teaching 1567ProceduresInstructed patient assess PICC line site, line note any leakage from catheter or around the site.
Note any redness, drainage or pain at the site.Catheter Teaching 1563ProceduresSkilled nurse assess patient for S/S of complication related to diagnostic.
Instructed caregiver about your Foley catheter daily Care: Keep the skin and catheter
clean. Clean the skin around your catheter at least once each day. Clean the skin area and
cath...
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