Question 1

what is the nursing care of chf?

Accepted Answer

Daily weight,no salt: If weight is increased 3-4 lbs, control salt and liquid intake and double up on Lasix (furosemide) and inform the physician. If weight is decreased, evaluate if BP is down and patient is dizzy, hold one dose of Lasix (furosemide) and inform physician.

Question 2

does hospice care offer full-time nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Only if: The hospice nurse is available for 24/7 on call. If the loved one is actively dying, acute distress or acute illness, the hospice nurse will stay longer.

Question 3

please help! what is the significance of transfusion reaction to nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Support, report: If it happens, you have to stop transfusion if going on, support the patient for what they are feeling, call the doctor to treat and report the case so the lab will know in the registry what the problem was so that patient will know what type of blood to receive in the future.

Question 4

am i allowed to complain if a person of opposite sex sees my privates during nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Nursing care: Yes certainly - as a patient you are entitled to privacy. There should have been a curtain before you were undressed.

Question 5

can anyone give me a nursing care plan for dysthymia?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy: Treatment for dysthymia is similar to treatment for depression.  It should include psychotherapy and may also be appropriate to treat with antidepressants.  Start with your primary care physician and a good therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapies and interpersonal therapies can be effective.  Exercise, good sleep, good nutrition, and overall self-care help improve mood naturally as well.

Question 6

is there any insurance coverage for 24 hour nursing care? any recommendations? this is all new and scary.

Accepted Answer

Nursing care: You may find the best information by contacting your local department on aging.  They can be very helpful. Most home care agencies know how to access whatever payment might be available to you and will also help you find this info if it will benefit them. 
The options are different for someone who needs short term care such as following surgery vs long term care or hospice.

Question 7

nursing care at home after epidural hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how bad: This type of injury can be minor or severe. They may have trouble talking, walking swallowing and thinking. Or they might just have a bad headache.  The problems that the epidural caused need to be dealt with.

Question 8

how should i start my nursing care plan for measles on a recovering pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

Consult your texts: This site is not a substitute for doing your own homework. Your nursing instructors expect your work to be done in the jargon of the teaching references they provide you for study. As you enter the profession you will be better prepared and more respected if you avoid shortcuts to complete your assignments.

Question 9

what is a sample nursing care plan for acute tonsillo pharyngitis?

Accepted Answer

This site is MedCare: this site is about medical question and answers about medical problems and not nursing care.The only nurses who come in contacts with patients with tonsilopharyngitis,are either Dictors office nurse or in ER.It involved taking vital signs like temp and pulse and history of any allergies. And at the direction of the doctor to do throat swab for quick strep test or culture&amp; give Tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever

Question 10

nursing care plan for spina bifida occulta?

Accepted Answer

Spina Bifida: Usually spina bifida occulta doesn't require intervention. Here is info on care for spina bifida: http://www.Nurse-ocha.Com/2009/02/spina-bifida.Html.

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