diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Procedures
SN instructed that the Cystocele surgery or bladder prolapse surgery is a reconstructive surgery of the pelvic floor with the goal of restoring the organs to their original position. Some types of reconstructive surgery are done through an incision in the vagina. Others are done through an incision in the abdomen or with laparoscopy. Recovery time varies depending on the type of surgery. Fixation or suspension using your own tissues ( uterosacral ligament suspension and sacrospinous fixation ). These procedures are performed through the vagina and may involve less recovery time than those performed through the abdomen. You usually need to take a few weeks off from work. For the first few weeks, you should avoid vigorous exercise, lifting and straining. You also should avoid sexual intercourse for several weeks after surgery.
SN instructed patient in knee replacement to get self - help devices to limit knee bending, elevated toilet seat, bath seat, and long - handled grippers. The patient was reviewed to evade putting extra weight on the knee and should use a walker, until totally recuperated. The patient was instructed the importance of joining in physical therapy to recover muscle strength and guarantee adequate lower extremity strength for ambulating with a walker or cane.
Instructed patient always clean your hands before and after you come in contact with any part of the PICC line. Your caregivers, family members, and any visitors should use good hand hygiene, too. Instructed patient keep the PICC dry. The catheter and dressing must stay dry.
SN instructed patient What can you do to control blood pressure? To minimize the risk of hypertension, control sodium, potassium, and other essential electrolytes the body uses to maintain fluid balance. The recommendation for patients with kidney disease: limit sodium intake to no more than 1,500 mg per day. Most sodium in today’s diet comes from processed foods and restaurants foods. Unhealthy lifestyles choices, such as smoking tobacco, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption, may also contribute to hypertension.
Instructed 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 drainage port with soap and water, and close it.
SN 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. Patient verbalized understanding.
Instructed patient about some common ways to keep the air you breathe moist are:putting a wet gauze or cloth over the outside of your tube. Keep it moist, ,using a humidifier in your home when the heater is on and the air is dry. A few drops of salt water (saline) will loosen a plug of thick mucus. Put a few drops in your tube and windpipe, then take a deep breath and cough to help bring up the mucus.
SN Instructed on Glucometer testing: Clean your hands and sampling area. Use hot water and soap to wash your hands. Clean the finger you’re going to prick with an alcohol swab, or with rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. Assemble the device. Insert a test strip into the glucometer, ensuring your insert the proper end inward. Insert a lancet into the lancing device you use to prick your finger. Wait for the glucometer to prompt you for a sample. A readout on the glucometer will tell you to put the drop of blood on the strip. Test your blood sample. Prick your finger with the lancing device. This usually causes no, or very minimal, discomfort. Wait for your results. The glucometer will start to count down in seconds until your results are ready to read. Read the results. The results will show up on the digital screen of your glucometer. Results will vary depending on what time of day it is, how recently you ate, and what you ate.
Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles and wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking. Keep the handles of the pots turned inward so they do not ever-hang the stove. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan and smother the flames, then turn off the burner.
Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug immediately and have it repaired. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don