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addisonian crisis s/s
N/V, abdominal pain, confusion, extreme weakness, hypoglycemia, dehydration, hypotension
result of probably not properly managing stress
what should neutropenic patients not receive?
fresh fruit
flowers
vaccines
treatment for spider bite/bleeding
RICE rest ice compression elevate extremity
treatment for sickle cell crises
HHOP heat hydration oxygen pain medications
how to position pt w asthma
orthopenic position where pt is sitting up and bent forward with arms supported on a table of chair arms
tripod
how to position pt post bronchoscopy
flat on bed with head hyperextended
how to position pt w cerebral aneurysm
high fowlers
how to position pt w hemorrhagic stroke
HOB elevated 30 degrees to reduce ICP and facilitate venous drainage
how to position pt w ischemic stroke
HOB flat
how to position pt w cardiac cath
keep site extended
how to position pt w epistaxis
lean forward
how to position pt w above the knee amputation
elevate for first 24h on pillow, position on prone daily for hip extension
how to position pt w below the knee amputation
foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours, position prone daily for hip extension
how to position pt w tube feedings with decreased LOC
position
patient on right side to promote emptying of the stomach with HOB elevated to prevent aspiration.
how to position pt w air/PE
turn pt to left side and lower HOB
how to position pt w postural drainage
lung segment to be drained should be in the uppermost position to allow gravity to work
how to position pt post lumbar puncture
pt should lie flat in supine to prevent H/A and leaking of CSF
how to position pt w CBI
catheter should be taped to thigh so legs should be kept straight
how to position pt after myringotomy
position on the side of affected ear after surgery (allows drainage of secretion)
how to position pt post catarats surgery
pt will sleep on unaffected side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks
how to position pt w detached retina
area of detachment should be in the dependent position
how to position pt post thyroidectomy
low or semi-fowler’s, support head, neck and shoulders
how to position pt w thoracentesis
sitting on the side of the bed and leaning over the table (During procedure); affected side up (after procedure)
how to position pt w spina bifida
position infant on prone so that sac does not rupture