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Musculoskeletal Trauma: Skeletal Traction. Skeletal - ANSWER-
Skeletal: Screws are inserted into the bone (such as halo
traction). Can use heavier weights (15 to 30 lb) and longer
traction time to realign the bone. Provide frequent pin site care
to prevent infection.
Musculoskeletal Trauma: Skeletal Traction. NURSING ACTIONS
– ANSWER-Assess neurovascular status of the affected body
part every hour for 24 hr and every 4 hr after that. Maintain
body alignment and realign if the client seems uncomfortable
or reports pain. Avoid lifting or removing weights. Ensure that
weights hang freely and are not resting on the floor. If the
weights are accidentally displaced, replace the weights. If the
problem is not corrected, notify the provider. Ensure that pulley
ropes are free of knots, fraying, loosening, and improper
positioning at least every 8 to 12 hr. Notify the provider if the
client experiences severe pain from muscle spasms unrelieved
,with medications or repositioning. Move the client in halo
traction as a unit, without applying pressure to the rods. This
will prevent loosening of the pins and pain. Routinely monitor
skin integrity and document. Use heat/massage as prescribed
to treat muscle spasms. Use therapeutic touch and relaxation
techniques.
Dietary for renal failure - ANSWER-It is always important to
assess daily weights, I &O, and ensuring fluid restrictions are
followed in the event that one is in place. Constipation may
also need to be watched for as fluid restriction can increase
this problem. Protein restrictions need to be in place as this will
help slow the progression of the disease, but to little protein
can also decrease the bodies own proteins. Proper balance is
important 0.8-1.0 g/kg/day . Limitations on sodium to decrease
B/P, and potassium to prevent Hyperkalemia.
Palliative career - ANSWER-The nurse serves as an advocate
for the client's sense of dignity and self-esteem by
providing___________ care at the end of life. Goal is to learn to
live fully with an incurable condition. _______ care improves
the quality of life of clients and their families facing end-of-life
issues.__________ care interventions are primarily used when
caring for clients who are dying and family members who are
grieving but can be used for any client who has a chronic or
, curable illness, regardless of the stage of the disease process.
Assessment of the client's family is very important as well.
_______________ care interventions focus on the relief of
physical manifestations (pain) as well as addressing spiritual,
emotional, and psychosocial aspects of the client's life. An
interprofessional team of physicians, nurses, social workers,
physical therapists, massage therapists, occupational
therapists, music/art therapists, touch/energy therapists, and
spiritual support staff provide ___________________care.
Hospice care - ANSWER-is comprehensive care delivered in a
variety of settings, and can be implemented when a client is not
expected to live longer than 6 months. Further medical care
aimed toward a cure is stopped, and the focus becomes
enhancing quality of life and supporting the client toward a
peaceful and dignified death.
Care of the Body - ANSWER-Provide care with respect and
compassion while attending to the desires of the client and
family per their cultural, religious, and social practices. Check
the client's religion and make attempts to comply. Recognize
that the provider certifies death by pronouncing the time and
documenting therapies used, and actions taken prior to the
death. Elevate the client's head to prevent facial discoloration
by raising the head of the bed and placing a pillow under the