Questions and 100% Answers
Hip Replacement - ANSWER -No Hyperflexion
Only sit for 15 minutes at a time
Sit Semi-Fowler
Do not cross legs
Do not roll on affected side
Use abduction pillow
COPD - ANSWER -Pursed lip breathing, in through the nose, out through the mouth
Prostate Blood Test - ANSWER -PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Proscar - ANSWER -(Finasteride) Prostate anti-inflammatory
Do not touch if pregnant
Vomoting - ANSWER -Metabolic alkalosis
Diarrhea - ANSWER -Metabolic Acidosis
TURP - ANSWER -Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
Blood in urine - ANSWER -Risk for blood clots
Hospice - ANSWER -Number one reason people won't go into program because they feel as if
they are giving up
Coumadin - ANSWER -Blood thinner
Test: PTINR
Side Effect: Bleeding
Teaching before surgery - ANSWER -NPO, no aspirin or blood thinners