Treatment oral or IV antibiotics for 1-2 weeks, elevation of the affected extremity, and application of warm, moist packs to the site Constipation lasting 3 days or longer is unusual warrants immediate tx – Who is coping with Loss, grief, Bereavement, and Spiritual Distress Denial is a defense mechanism used to shut out a situation that is too frightening Many cancer survivors question why they are doing so good and other are not and feel guilty Ethical and legal issues r/t client with Cancer End-of- Life care Chapter 14 Surgery Preparing for surgery Garlic has anticoagulant properties and may pose a problem with bleeding if enough has been taken too close to surgery. A pimple close to the incision site may be reason for the surgeon to cancel the surgical procedure because it increases the risk of infection Pt who are allergic to shellfish are allergic to iodine skin preparations [Iodophor and Betadine] or any other products containing iodine, such as dyes. Serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L places the pt at risk for arrhythmias when under general anesthesia Brittle nails indicate poor nutrition The preadmission nurse, the first person in contact with the pt, starts the discharge planning for the pt undergoing surgery. Malignant Hyperthermia Congenital metabolic tendency Occurs in the presence of certain of anesthesia signs tachycardia, hypotension, and muscle rigidity Late signs rapid, extreme rise in temperature Potentially and rapidly fatal in more than 50% of cases Having large, bulky muscles is a risk factor Pt who have had long-term multiple exposure to latex products are at increased risk for latex allergies. Deep Breathing Splinting the incision is important to avoid stress on the surgical site and to promote comfort so that the pt will adhere to the plan of care The most important step is asking the pt to hold the inhaled breath for about 5 seconds, which keeps the alveoli expanded Repeating the exercise 5-10 hourly is the second most important point to emphasize in this teaching plan. Splint the incision site Inhale through the nose
Treatment oral or IV antibiotics for 1-2 weeks, elevation of the affected extremity, and application of warm, moist packs to the site Constipation lasting 3 days or longer is unusual – warrants immediate tx Who is coping with Loss, grief, Bereavement, and Spiritual Distress Denial is a defense mechanism used to shut out a situation that is too frightening Many cancer survivors question why they are doing so good and other are not and feel guilty Ethical and legal issues r/t client with Cancer End-of- Life care Chapter 14 Surgery Preparing for surgery Garlic has anticoagulant properties and may pose a problem with bleeding if enough has been taken too close to surgery. A pimple close to the incision site may be reason for the surgeon to cancel the surgical procedure because it increases the risk of infection Pt who are allergic to shellfish are allergic to iodine skin preparations [Iodophor and Betadine] or any other products containing iodine, such as dyes. Serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L places the pt at risk for arrhythmias when under general anesthesia Brittle nails indicate poor nutrition The preadmission nurse, the first person in contact with the pt, starts the discharge planning for the pt undergoing surgery. Malignant Hyperthermia Congenital metabolic tendency Occurs in the presence of certain of anesthesia signs tachycardia, hypotension, and muscle rigidity Late signs rapid, extreme rise in temperature Potentially and rapidly fatal in more than 50% of cases Having large, bulky muscles is a risk factor Pt who have had long-term multiple exposure to latex products are at increased risk for latex allergies. Deep Breathing Splinting the incision is important to avoid stress on the surgical site and to promote comfort so that the pt will adhere to the plan of care The most important step is asking the pt to hold the inhaled breath for about 5 seconds, which keeps the alveoli expanded Repeating the exercise 5-10 hourly is the second most important point to emphasize in this teaching plan. Splint the incision site Inhale through the nose
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