1. The first postoperative evening, the patient is restless and disoriented. What nursing interventions are needed to prevent dislocation of her bipolar hip prosthesis? Apply abductor pillows to maintain proper body and prosthesis alignment and to prevent dislocation of
2. On the third postoperative day the nurse notes an erythematous area on the patient’s coccyx. What therapeutic measures can prevent skin impairment?
3. On the third postoperative day the patient complains of pain in the right calf when the nurse performs dorsiflexion. What is the most appropriate immediate action by the nurse?
2. Use of pressure reducing mattress can prevent skin impairment in this patient at this point of time.
3. It should be immediately informed as it is because of deep vein thrombosis that may cause fatal complication of pulmonary embolism. Blood thinners like heparin is usually prescribed.
1. The first postoperative evening, the patient is restless and disoriented. What nursing interventions are needed...
Musculoskeletal Nursing Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate care for a client who is two days post op with a below the knee amputation of the left leg? Wrap the stump only at night so the suture line is open to air during the day. Encourage the patient to lie only on their back and unoperative side. Elevate the foot of the bed slightly to decrease edema. Elevate the stump on pillows to prevent contractures. The nurse is...
Project 7-1: Classify Patient Incidents According to Policy This primary source of information on patient safety will be used to analyze the incidents according to level of severity. The following policies define the three categories of severity Policy on Level I Event: An incident that resulted in patient death or serious short or long-term (6 weeks or more) disability or harm Policy on Level II Event: An incident that resulted in minimal short-term patient disability or harm Policy on Level...