Wound care assessment
Taught patient that this conditions its causes and related involvement of other body organs. The patient was instructed how to care for skin lesions.
The patient was reviewed and indicated the location of the suspected obstruction of the arterial insufficiency and explained collateral circulation. The patient was instructed in the skin care; avoid heating pads, restrictive clothing that could affect with blood circulation in the affected areas.
The patient was instructed to obtain appropriate supplies for care of a urinary diversion by the bladder cancer. The female patient was taught to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections by voiding after sexual intercourse, avoiding bubble baths, and wearing cotton undergarments. The patient was advised to avoid fluids and foods that irritate the bladder such alcohol, tea, and spices.
The patient was instructed to develop skills need to self-care and improve independence with blindness (visual impairment). The patient was reviewed to explore furniture, steps, and doorways in his/her home through guidance and touch. When walking alone use cane or walking stick to identify obstacles. The patient was taught on caring for the eyes. The patient was reviewing the method of administering eyes drops or ointment.
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 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 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 buerger’s disease in the role nicotine plays in advancing the disease. The patient was advised on daily foot care, wear well-fitted shoes, avoiding going barefoot, use cotton or wool socks.
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 carotid endarterectomy about daily care of the surgical incision and dressing changes. The patient was advised the atherosclerotic process and explain the importance of risk factor modification to reduce the chance of future plaque buildup in the carotid and other arteries. The patient was encouraged to avoid bending from the waist or lifting and straining.