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PleurX Drainage Teaching 2565

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.

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Instructed patient you should drain fluid as directed by your doctor, usually every one to two days....
SN instructed patient any change in the appearance of the fluid should be reported to your doctor. P...
Instructed patient about if your drainage is a little less each time you drain and the current amoun...
Instructed patient you should contact your doctor immediately if you believe your catheter is infect...
Instructed to keep medications away from children....
Instructed in management and control of wound through activity such as frequent rest periods, no ove...
Patient instructed in setting a daily time aside for relaxation that will in turn break the pain-cyc...
Patient was instructed on personal hygiene. Hygiene and good habits are commonly understood as preve...
Instructed patient to install light switches at both the top and bottom of stairways....
SN instructed patient on non pharmacological pain management like massage, a lot of people find reli...