Question

A patient is admitted to a Coronary Care Unit following a severe myocardial infarction. The patient has swollen oedematous legs leaking copious amounts of exudate which are macerating the patient's skin. The leg is red, hot and inflamed too. Briefly describe nursing care?

Answer 1

The nursing care for this patient are

• Provide aseptic dressing as per the order.Regular cleaning of sound be remove the dead tissues and enhance healthy tissues to grow
• Follow infection control practice to prevent transmission of infections
• Compression bandages can help in lymphatic drainage and prevent fluid stasis
• Elevation of leg can prevent accumulations of the fluid
• Exercises can help in movement of the affected part and enhance circulation
• Administer medications as per order
  • Pain to be relieved with analgesics
  • Antibiotics to prevent infections
  • Topical application of antimicrobial agents
  • Diuretics to treat any underlying cause which lead to swelling or edema of the limbs
• Provide high calories,proteins,Vitamin A and Vitamin C diet for wound healing
• Send the exudate for culture as per order to rule out microorganisms growth and appropriate treatment.