Question

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: DUUUUUUUUUU STUDENT NAME CONCEPT Referal to client who has sciatica REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Related Content Underlying Principles Nursing Interventions WHO? WHEN? WHY? HOW? (E.G., DELEGATION, LEVELS OF PREVENTION, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

Answer 1

Related content-

Sciatica is the condition referred to as extreme pain that regulates and radiates along the path of sciatic nerve. This nerve includes and branches from lower back, hip and legs. The levels of prevention of sciatica can be different to different individual but some common control measures to avoid risk is using proper lifitng techniques, quit smoking, physiotherapy and exercise and use of appropriate support.

Underlying principle-

Sicatica is the nerve pain that radiates along one side of the body and affects lower abdomen region. The main treatment includes medication, exercise and compressions.

Nursing interventions-

a. Provide change in position and use of effective techniques for reducing pain

b. Explore need for medication and provide analgesics, opioids or NSAIDS as per physicians guidance

c. Provide hot and cold compresses during the pain attack

d. Educqat patient for self management and use of proper lifting and handling technques

e. Counsel the patient regarding their fears and anxiety