FOLEY CATHETER CARE
Diseases Process
Instructed in materials used in wound care. However, even with proper treatment, a wound infection may occur. Check the wound daily for signs of infection like increased drainage or bleeding from the wound that won’t stop with direct pressure, redness in or around the wound, foul odor or pus coming from the wound, increased swelling around the wound and ever above 101.0°F or shaking chills.
Instructed in overall dressing change technique, and observed SN during wound care.
Instructed in wound care per MD order using aseptics technique.
Instructed in the importance of proper foot care, including the wearing of properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of the toe nails, and avoidance of injury to the legs and feet.
Patient was instructed on wound healing. Healing time depends on a variety of factors, such as wound size and location, pressure on the wound from walking or standing, swelling, circulation, blood glucose levels, wound care, and what is being applied to the wound. Healing may occur within weeks or require several months.
Patient was instructed on how to prevent pressure ulcer. A proper skin care is crucial and involves inspecting skin daily and an individualized bathing schedule, using warm (not hot) water and mild soap. Avoid massage over bony prominences and use lubricants if skin is dry.
The patient was instructed in endometrial cancer uterine cancer the importance of applies pain management techniques. The patient was instructed to care for the incision with general sanitation and daily bathing. The patient was taught in radiation therapy the need to prevent infection by evading large multitudes and persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was advised in skin care including maintenance of colorant markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was taught the importance of oral hygiene; elude tight or constricting clothing around the radiation site.
The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.
The patient was instructed in ulcerative colitis (Crohn’s Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the need for perianal care daily and after each bowel movement. The patient was taught perianal and perianeal skin care. The patient was encouraged a diet is bland, low in residue, fiber, and fat, but high in protein, calories, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The patient was recommended to evade seasoned foods, raw fruits and vegetables, foods containing rough cereals, bran, seeds or nuts, milk, fatty or fried foods, caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages.
Instructed patient consider nutritional supplementation/support for nutritionally
consistent with overall goals of care.