catheter-teaching-guide
The patient was instructed in bunionectomy in the importance of wearing an immobilization device cast, or bunion boot for 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. The patient was advised to rest frequently with feet elevated. The patient was recommended to wear flat, wide-toed shoes and sandals after the dressing or cast is removed.
The patient was instructed in burns and its classification. The patient was advised that the curative process with new skin progress is expected in 6 weeks with mature healing within 6 to 12 months, depending on the extended of injury. The patient was taught to care of healed burns, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, harsh detergent, fabric softeners etc., avoid contact with persons with infections especially upper respiratory infections. The patient was recommended to obtain medical supplies for dressing and any special assistive devices for home care management. The patient was encouraged in the importance of physiotherapy to assist in the exercise regimen and water exercises to maintain limb mobility.
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.
The patient was instructed in carpal tunnel release on care of the hands and dressings, to keep the arm and hand elevated above heart level to reduce swelling and healing. The patient was reviewed to check the dressing daily for signs of bleeding or drainage, when bathing are permitted the patient should be shower with the dressing covered by a plastic bag. The patient was recommended to follow prescribed exercises to maintain circulation and improve range of motion such as sponge squeezing.
The patient was instructed in carpal tunnel syndrome to avoid activities that increase stress on inflamed tissues, grasping and gripping action of hand and wrist, to keep the wrist in neutral position, to avoid the wrist in a bent flexed, twisted, turned position, and to minimize repetitive movements, including holding an object for extended periods of time. The patient was advised to wear a wrist splint to help keep the wrist in neutral position. The patient was taught on range-of-motion exercises and their importance for strengths of muscles.
The patient was instructed in cataract surgery need to wear an eye shield at night for 2 to 6 weeks to avoid eye injury, warn that depth perception may be lost and 50% of peripheral vision will be lost because of the eye patch. The patient was advised to avoid falls by turning the head fully to the affected side to view objects. The patient was taught to use up-and-down head movements to judge stairs and oncoming objects and to move slowly. The patient was recommended to wear dark glasses during the day to avoid pupil constriction and glare.
Patient instructed LOVENOX®, like all medications, may have side effects. The most common include mild reactions or irritation, pain, bruising, and redness of the skin where you have the injection.
Assess patient's pain and instructed her relieved with medications and rest.
Patient instructed to report any sings/symptoms of bleeding. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
The patient was instructed in emphysemathe importance of avoiding bronchopulmonary irritants such as cigarettes smoking, industrial air pollutants, dust, powders, perfumes, aerosol sprays. The patient was encouraged to use of bronchodilator nebulizers. The patient was taught in adaptive breathing techniques such as deep-breathing exercises, coughing techniques, pursed-lip breathing, and abdominal breathing. The patient was reviewed to avoid persons with infections, especially upper respiratory tract infections. The patient was advised the importance of taking vaccines for influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. The patient was recommended on cleaning of all home respiratory equipment. The patient was taught in the importance of environmental control, avoid dry air, avoid going out in cold temperatures.