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360 teachingsTracheostomy Teaching 2540ProceduresInstructed patient it is important to keep the tube free of thick mucus. You should always carry an extra tube with you in case your tube gets plugged. Once you put in the new tube, clean the old one and keep it with you as your extra tube.Tracheostomy Teaching 2539ProceduresInstructed patient contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately: when secretions become thick, if crusting occurs or mucus plugs are present. Your physician may recommend increasing your fluids or using cool mist humidification. If you have any o...Tracheostomy Teaching 2538ProceduresInstructed patient contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately: if you have an irregular heart rate, if you feel increased pain or discomfort and if you have difficulty breathing and it is not relieved by your usual method of clearing secretions....
Cardiac Teaching 2537ProceduresSN instructed patient eat an overall healthy dietary pattern that emphasizes: a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish nuts and legumes non-tropical vegetable oils, ensure safe effective nutrition. Pat...Port CAP IV Teaching 2536ProceduresSN instructed patient do not touch or handle your port unless you need to care for it. The port is flushed to prevent the catheter from becoming blocked and medicines from mixing.Port CAP IV Teaching 2535ProceduresSN instructed patient the following way you can help prevent an infection wash your hands, use soap or an alcohol-based hand rub to clean your hands. Check your skin every day for signs of infection, such as pain, redness, swelling, and oozing. Contact your pr...Port CAP IV Teaching 2534ProceduresSN instructed patient the dressing should be kept clean and dry. You should inspect the needle site area regularly. If the Port CAP seems to have moved, or you notice swelling, bruising, redness, or tenderness, contact your nurse intermediately.Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 2524ProceduresSN monitored the insertion site, including its appearance and the condition of the dressing. Palpated the site to determine if it's edematous or tender. Instructed the patient to report any pain or discomfort as soon as possible and reinforced caregiver knowle...Biliary Drain Teaching 2502ProceduresInstructed patient caring for the tube Wash your hands with soap and water. If your doctor requested it, make a note of the amount of bile in the bag. Open the drainage port at the bottom of the bag. Empty the contents of the bag into the toilet. Clean the dra...Pacemaker Teaching 2501ProceduresPatient instructed Signs that your pacemaker isn't working as it should or you have developed an infection or blood clot include breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, prolonged weakness. A swollen arm on the side of the pacemaker.chest pains.prolonged hiccups.a...
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