catheter-teaching-guide
Diseases Process
The patient was instructed in bone marrow suppression that will be more susceptible to infection, bleeding, and anemia. The patient was encouraged in the prevention of the infection by eating healthy meals, keep mouth, teeth and gums clean, avoid people who are sick. The patient was encouraged in the prevention of the bleeding avoiding physical activities that could cause injuries. The patient was encouraged in the prevention in the anemia by eating a high-protein diet, and multivitamin supplement with minerals.
The patient and family will be educated in brain tumors depending on the location, the type of tumor, its malignancy, and the prescribed treatment. The patient and family will be advised in any residual deficits and physical limitations. The patient was taught in obtaining appropriate devices for self-care, rehabilitation, mobilization, and sensory functions such as hearing aids or eyeglasses etc.
The patient was reviewed in breast cancer the prescribed surgical procedure and adjuvant therapy to be carried out. The patient was instructed that the decision is based on the phase of breast cancer, age, menopausal stage, hormonal receptor status, and patient preference. The patient was encouraged to discuss the feelings and emotions concerning awaiting surgery, adjuvant therapies, and prognosis. Explain misconceptions.
Instruct the patient in the aplastic anemia and its causes. Encouraged the importance to avoiding contact to persons known to have serious infections, trauma, abrasions, and breakdown of the skin which could lead to infection. Encouraged that antibiotics must be taken for the entire period prescribed. Encouraged the need to maintain a well-balanced diet.
The patient was instructed in cellulitis the importance of elevation and immobilization of the affected limb for at least 2 to 3 days or until redness and the swelling have decreased. The patient was taught in wound care and dressing changes. The patient was advised how to apply cool compresses for discomfort, alternating with a warm compress or warm soak to increase circulation to the affected area.
The patient was instructed in charcot’s syndrome how to apply warm compresses to relieve local joint pain and tenderness. The patient was reviewed to inspect the skin of affected joints daily, checking for abrasions, cuts, or ulcers. The patient was taught in the proper techniques for crutches or other immobilization devices and refer to the physical therapy in case for proper fitting and readjustment of devices.
The patient was instructed in cirrhosis to avoid using soap. The patient was advised to use moisturizers and antipruritic lotions. The patient was reviewed to minimize the risk of bleeding by not straining during defecation, blowing the nose forcefully, or using razor blades or hard-bristled toothbrushes. The patient was recommended the importance of abstaining from alcohol.
The patient was instructed in colorectal cancer in the care of the surgical dressing, explaining how to inspect the incision. The patient was advised in maintaining regular bowel movements, eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet, and avoid constipation.
The patient was instructed in compartment syndrome if surgical treatment was performed such as fasciotomy emphasize there is an increased potential for infection. The patient was reviewed in the proper technique for care of the surgical incision and aseptic procedures for dressing changes. The patient was advised to inspect the wound daily to check for increased drainage. The patient was recommended the need for rest and elevation of the extremity postoperatively. The patient was encouraged to use of assistive devices.
The patient was instructed in COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease the importance of avoiding bronchopulmonary irritants such as cigarettes smoking, industrial air pollutants, dust, powders, perfumes, aerosol sprays. The patient was encouraged to use of bronchodilator nebulizers. The patient was taught in adaptive breathing techniques such as deep-breathing exercises, coughing techniques, pursed-lip breathing, and abdominal breathing. The patient was reviewed to avoid persons with infections, especially upper respiratory tract infections. The patient was advised the importance of taking vaccines for influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. The patient was recommended on cleaning of all home respiratory equipment. The patient was taught in the importance of environmental control, avoid dry air, avoid going out in cold temperatures.