Provide oral hygiene as necessary or requested (q1hr); Ensure nostrils are clear of dried secretions; Apply lubricant to prevent rubbing/complications; Change positions frequently, but not to pill on the tube; Encourage to report complaints of sore throat, encourage fluid intake if they can have it. 13. You note that A.G.’s NGT has not drained in the last 3 hours. What can you do to facilitate drainage? v. Ensure it is placed correctly, check tubing and suctioning set (if hooked); Reposition the patient to a Semi-Fowler’s position; Flush tubing to remove blockages.
An ACE inhibitor medication inhibits the enzyme that allows this conversion to occur, and therefore, decreases blood pressure. Nursing responsibilities prior to administration: Monitor BP and potassium level (for hyperkalemia). A persistent cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. Angioedema is a rare, but serious side effect. Do not use during pregnancy!
Date................... Assessor Name.................................... Date.................. IV Name............................................... Date.................. UNIT NO. | LEARNING OUTCOME | Question | UNIT NO. | LEARNING OUTCOME | 264 | 2.2, 3.1, 6.4 | What are the main points of the policies and procedures for hand washing?Expose forearms – Bare below the elbowSingle band ringNo bracelets or watchesNails clean and of reasonable lengthNo false nails or nail polishWash with soap and water to remove dirt and micro organisms, or apply alcohol rubWash hands when visibly soiled, contaminated with blood or bodily fluids, after using the toilet, before procedures and before eating.
When he tried to void, he found that he could not. After the show, he was able to urinate. He thinks there may be something seriously wrong with his urinary system. What most likely happened to poor Tom? What poor Tom is experiencing is very normal.
Vitals: BP 173/80; Temp 98.5F; HR 97bpm; Skin: clear, no evidence of jaundice Lymphatics: unremarkable HEENT: Sclera was icteric, ears, nose, and throat are clear Chest: unremarkable Abdomen: Moderately obese with a very tender globular mass in the RUQ. No splenomegaly or hepatomegaly noted on palpation. Rebound tenderness was negative over the RLQ. No ascites noted, or other evidence or portal hypertension. Bowels sounds are normal and no bruits noted.
18.3 (2011): 485-488. Web. 2 Nov. 2013. This article aims to determine the factors which cause early termination in breast feeding. A cross sectional study was conducted at the Outpatient Department of Ziauddin Medical University, Kemari Campus, from June 2008 to December 2008 to obtain information about the cause of early termination in breast feeding.
Lifestyle or Medication Michelle HCA/240 Health and Disease February 1, 2015 Jessica Grippo Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a “functional disorder of motility, the movement of the colon. The pain is probably caused by muscle spasms in the wall of the intestine” (Zelman, Tompary, & Raymond, 2010, p. 214). Tumors and ulcers are not associated with irritable bowel syndrome but diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and gas are associated with it. Since the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown, there is no one size fits all treatment for people that suffer from the disorder. What works well for one person may not work at all for another person.
In this essay I have chosen to reflect on the clinical skill of administration Intramuscular (IM) injection .During my first clinical placement I became involved in this widely used method of drug administration. The first stage of Gibbs reflective cycle requires a description of events. While on my clinical placement I was ask to administer IM injection to a patient. I performed this procedure under the supervision of two qualified nurses including my mentor. The patient consented to get the drug administered by a student nurse.
Nursing Documentation and Malpractice Law HCS/545 Health Law and Ethics May 31, 2010 Mary Nell Cummings Nursing Documentation and Malpractice Lawsuits Proper medical documentation can prevent liability issues and malpractice lawsuits. The focus on my paper will concentrate on nursing documentation and malpractice lawsuits. I presently work for a home health care agency. The entire staff throughout the company was recently informed of increased Medicare denials and possible lawsuits as results of inadequate documentations. A series of education training of documentation was implemented to help reduce episodes of Medicare payment denials and self-protection through adequate documentation.
(2012). Role of the mental health nurse towards physical health care in serious mental illness: An integrative review of 10 years of UK literature. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 21, 193-201. Buhagiar, K., Parsonage, L., & Osborn, D. P. (2011). Physical health behaviors and health locus of control in people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorder and bipolar disorder: a cross-sectional comparative study with people with non-psychotic mental illness.