Nurse instructed the patient and caregiver on how to decide the size of the cuff as follows: Always, using a blood pressure cuff that is appropriate for your size arm is mandatory to have a correct reading on your blood pressure numbers. Before buying a cuff, measure your arm around the middle of the upper arm, on the limb you intend to take your blood pressure reading. The general rule is that the size of [...]
Patient was educated on how to decide the size of the cuff as follows: Always, using a blood pressure cuff that is appropriate for your size arm is mandatory to have a correct reading on your blood pressure numbers. Before buying a cuff, measure your arm around the middle of the upper arm, on the limb you intend to take your blood pressure reading. The general rule is that the size of your arm should [...]
Caregiver was instructed upon measures to improve oral intake as follows: Obtain a dietary consult if necessary to assist client in selecting foods/fluids that meet nutritional needs, are appealing, and adhere to personal and cultural preferences Encourage a rest period before meals to minimize fatigue. Maintain a clean environment and relaxed, pleasant atmosphere. Provide oral hygiene before meals to remove unpleasant tastes, which often improves the taste of foods/fluids. Serve frequent, small meals rather than [...]
Patient was educated on hemodialysis as follows: Hemodialysisis a procedure of cleaning the blood of fluid, salts, and other waste products, such as urea and uric acid, in patients with renal failure. Hemodialysis involves accessing the shunt or the fistula site with a needle, getting the blood out of the body and having it pass through an apparatus called dialyzer, which functions as an artificial kidney. Dialyzer has two compartments in it, separated by a [...]
Patient was instructed on post op pacemaker appointment as follows: You must make an appointment 1 to 2 weeks after implantation of the pacemaker to inspect the surgical incision to make sure it is well healed. Again, be sure to call if there are any concerns about the appearance of the surgical site. During the 6 to 8-week post-operative appointment, the incision will be done to ensure the pacemaker is functioning properly. The pacemaker will [...]