interventions for disorders Flashcards
asthma
-position in high fowler’s
-administer oxygen
-short acting bronchodilators like albuterol
-anti-inflammatory corticosteroids
COPD
-assess for indications of right sided heart failure
-place in tripod position
-admin oxygen
-2-3 L of fluids per day
-bronchodialtors
-corsticosteroids
-methylxanthines
pnemonia
-administer oxygen
-assess sputum (can help identify if the pnemonia is caused by bacteria, virus, or fungi)
-encourage 3L of fluid per day
-encourage mouth care
tuberculosis
-initiate airborne precautions
-negative pressure
-obtain sputum samples before administering medications
-avoid food high in tyramine when taking antibiotics
pulmonary embolism
-position in high fowlers
-initiate IV access
hemothorax
-admin oxygen
-position in high fowlers
-monitor chest tube and dressing
Shock
-monitor vital signs
-replace fluids
-position pt in trendelenburg
-monitor LOC
urinary retention
-bladder scan
-i&O
uti
-wipe front to back
-limit use of indwelling catheter
-encourage voiding
GERD
-4-6 small meals a day
-eat slowly and chew thoroughly
-avoid eating anything 3 hrs before going to bed
hiatal hernia
-prepare for barium swallow
-sit up 1-2 hours after meals
-elevate HOB
PUD
-avoid very cold or very hot foods
-avoid caffeine and alcohol
cirrhosis
-weigh the client daily and measure abdominal girth
-assess for bleeding and hemorrhoids
osteoporosis
-encourage safe weight bearing exercises
-increase foods rich in calcium and vitamin d
osteomyelitis
-initiate IV antibiotic therapy
Diabetes Insipidus
-weight client daily
-monitor urine output
SIADH
-restrict fluids
-monitor i&o
-monitor for increased B/P, tachycardia, and hypothermia
angina
-assess pain and location
-duration (if relieved with rest or nitroglycerin)
MI
-admin oxygen
-admin aspirin, beta blockers, analgesics
