diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Diseases Process
Instructed in possible complication of urinary incontinence such as urinary tract infections (cloudy, foul-smelling, urine), depression and loss of self-esteem, skin breakdown, etc.
Instructed in complication requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension such as SOB, blurred vision, headache and extreme weakness.
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 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 to keep dressing clean and dry to prevent growth of bacteria.