SOLUTIONS
Valporic Acid
For Seizures
may cause jaundice should report to dr to assess for liver damage
Chvostek's sign
to test for hypocalcemia
tapping the client's facial nerve about an inch infront of the triages of the ear. facial
twitching indicates hypocalcemia
home safety for older adult group
unplug appliances by grasping the plug
set their water heater temp at 49 C ( 120 F)
avoid using throw rugs
install bars in shower and around the toliet
risk factor for Osteoporosis
sedentary lifestyle
risk factors for OA
small thin framed body
acromegaly
estrogen deficencey
MAOI
Must restrict intake of foods that contain tyramine due to adverse effect HTN
Furosemide
require a diet high of potassium-rich foods to counter act the potassium loss
severe gestational hypertension
initiate seizure precautions because high bp can trigger seizure activity.
hydatidiform mole
benign overgrowth of the chroionic vili that develops into cystic, grape like
clusters.abnormal fertilization no variable fetus. hemorrhage precaution
clonidine adverse effects
constipation
dry mouth
can cause alteration in taste, rashes, pruritits, edema
thrombocytopenia teaching
avoid blowing the nose because it increases the risk for bleeding or hemorrhage
hypotonic dehydration
a serum sodium level below 130
abdominal assessment
inspect
auscultate
percuss
palpate ( incase pain do last)
hyperthyroidism
, tremors, tachycardia, diaphoresis,weight loss, insomnia
exophthalmia
acute glomerulonephritis
increased glomerular permeability allows protein to filter into the urine.
urolithiasis
uric acid crystals found in urine
UTI/ pyelonephritis
WBCs found in urine
effectiveness of blood transfusion
use hemoglobin or hematocrit levels to determine effectiveness
unconcious patient unable to give consent in ER?
health care personnel may proceed with necessary life-saving care because the law
considers this implied consent
sickle cell anemia with vaso-occlusive crisis ( clumping of the RBCS)
infuse IV fluids to promote hydration and circulation first to increase fl reduces the tissue
and organ ischemia
glaucoma
increase in the intraocular pressure causing mild headaches and foggy vision
macular degeneration
caused by deterioration of the macula resulting in decreased central vision
cataract
increased opacity of the lens of the eye that inhibits light penetration
viterous hemorrhaging
bleeding following damage of the retinal blood vessels which can occur due to
increased bp or uncontrolled diabetes
effective breastfeeding
newborn has six to eight wet diapers per day
Romberg test
to assess balance and motor function
inform client will be performed with eyes open and again with eyes closed
standing with his feet together
hands at his side
nurse should stand close to client incase they lose balance
teaching for child with asthma
no aspirin
record highest of three peak expiratory readings
no carpet
get flu shot
isolation precaution for child with pneumonia
droplet precaution
place in private room and nurse should wear mask when caring for patient
varicella zoster or measles precation
airborne precaution
paracentesis
instruct client to void to avoid hitting the bladder
adverse effect of PEEP