catheter-teaching-guide
The patient was instructed in bone cancer that has undergone extremity save that he or she will no recover preoperative manner and will be partially disabled.
The patient was instructed in bone marrow harvest to keep the sites clean and covered with a bandage for 3 days.
The patient was instructed in bone marrow suppression that will be more susceptible to infection, bleeding, and anemia. The patient was encouraged in the prevention of the infection by eating healthy meals, keep mouth, teeth and gums clean, avoid people who are sick. The patient was encouraged in the prevention of the bleeding avoiding physical activities that could cause injuries. The patient was encouraged in the prevention in the anemia by eating a high-protein diet, and multivitamin supplement with minerals.
The patient was instructed in bone marrow transplantation in preventing complications like infection, bleeding, and stomatitis. The patient was advised to prevent infections in to wear mask when outside the in public, avoid contact with persons who may be infectious, avoid crowds, grocery stores, theaters, etc. The patient was taught in measures to prevent bleeding maintaining a safe environment, avoid using sharp objects etc. The patient was encouraged in prevent stomatitis maintaining a routine oral hygiene in the morning, after meals and at bedtime, avoid patient to use mouthwash containing alcohol.
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 reviewed in breast cancer the prescribed surgical procedure and adjuvant therapy to be carried out. The patient was instructed that the decision is based on the phase of breast cancer, age, menopausal stage, hormonal receptor status, and patient preference. The patient was encouraged to discuss the feelings and emotions concerning awaiting surgery, adjuvant therapies, and prognosis. Explain misconceptions.
The patient was instructed in bronchoscopy that a soft or liquid diet is needed for the first day or until throat pain disappears. The patient was advised that extremely hot foods or liquids should be avoided.
Instructed patient on new medication Santyl ointment. It is used for removing the dead skin from wounds or burned areas. Santyl ointment is an enzymatic debriding ointment. It works by breaking down dead skin.
SN advised patient and caregiver that arixtra can cause fever or anemia. Both of them verbalized understanding of instructions given.
The patient was instructed in the bowel obstruction and resection with anastomosis in the proper wound management and dressing changes. The patient was advised where to obtain appropriate supplies such as sterile dressings. The patient was encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, avoid to drink carbonated beverages and gas producing foods