FOLEY CATHETER CARE
Instructed patient how long will the catheter be in their abdomen. Fluid buildup is not likely to stop in the abdomen. You may keep the catheter in place as long as you need it.
The patient was instructed in hysterectomy radical to care for the incision with general hygiene and daily bathing. The patient was advised to evade constipation by taking mild laxatives and stool softeners. The patient was taught to care of the suprapubic catheter. The patient was reviewed that no interaction tampons, douching, or tub baths. The patient was explained that menstruation will no longer happen.
The patient was instructed in ovarian cancer in the need to care for the incision with general hygiene and daily bathing. The patient was advised to evade constipation by taking mild laxatives and stool softeners. The patient was taught to care of the suprapubic catheter. The patient was reviewed that no interaction tampons, douching, or tub baths. The patient was explained that menstruation will no longer happen.
Instructed patient watch for signs of problems. Pay attention to how much of the catheter sticks out from your skin. If this changes at all, let your health care provider know. Also watch for cracks, leaks, or other damage. And if the dressing becomes dirty, loose, or wet, change it or call your health care team right away.
The patient was instructed in choleclithiasis, cholecystitis in catheter care. The patient was taught how to empty the bag. The patient was encouraged the need to decrease dietary fat and cholesterol.
The patient was instructed in cardiac catheterization on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal.
The patient was instructed in spinal cord injury to use a mirror to check skin for break. The patient was instructed on perineal care after removal. The patient was taught in intermittent self-catheterization. The patient was taught in the attention of the indwelling urinary catheter. The patient was taught in the need to use anesthetic jelly abundantly for urinary catheterization and insertion of suppository or enema. The patient was advised in the importance of following the prescribed rehabilitation program.
Instructed patient check your skin where the
catheter enters it every day. Look for signs of infection and other problems. Instructed patient call your health care provider if you: Have bleeding, redness or swelling at the PICC line or Midline site, have pain near the site or in your arm, have signs
of infection (fever, chills), are short of breath.
Skilled nurse flush blader catheter and performed urostomy care was done. Instructed patient When should I contact your caregiver? You have a fever, You have blood in your urine, and your urine has a strong odor, your incision wound or stoma is red or swollen, or you have a rash.
Instructed patient When to seek medical care: Call your provider right away if you have any of the following: Pain or burning in your shoulder, chest, back, arm, or leg, Fever of 100.4°F (38.0°C) or higher, chills, signs of infection at the catheter site (pain, redness, drainage, burning, or stinging), Coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.