catheter-teaching-guide
Diseases Process
Instructed if these S/S occur to take fast acting sugar, such as orange juice with sugar or glucose tablets.
Instructed in complication requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension such as SOB, blurred vision, headache and extreme weakness.
Instructed in various factors that help alleviate pain without, or in addition to, analgesics such as frequent position changes, relaxation techniques, heat or cold, regular rest periods, pillows to support painful area, etc.
Instructed in S/S of hypertension such as blurred vision, nouse bloods, dizziness, headache, palpitations, etc.
Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of angina such as SOB, chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating, shortness of breath.
Instructed in measures to manage chronic renal failure, such as, following prescribed information closely, following activity as instructed, avoiding stress, monitoring blood pressure closely and reporting any signs of bleeding tendencies.
Instructed in factors that affect healing, such as, age, disease, nutrition, and infection.
Instructed in need for proper nutrition to promote wound healing, including foods high in Vitamin C and protein.
Instructed in proper handwashing before and after wound care or touching wound site to prevent spread of infection.
Instructed in proper disposal of soiled dressing materials in biohazardous waste container provided.