Pain
Pain is __________
subjective
treatment of this condition requires making sure clean dressings are applied as ordered and multiple antibiotics
osteomyelitis
skeletal traction devices/pins
Explain urinary retention
patients bladder feels full, attempts to void, but cannot completely empty
This medication is harmful to the liver in large doses
tylenol
Check respirations and ensure patient pushes button prior to moderate pain rating
PCA pump
P. R. I. C. E. stands for?
protection, rest, ice, compress, elevate
Nonpharmacologic nursing intervention to reduce puritis
cool temperatures (no warm blankets, no hot baths)
Your patient has recently had a TURP and is having bladder pain, what is your priority intervention?
checking the catheter to ensure patency
This drug class used for pain management causes respiratory depression, confusion, decreased vital signs
Name 4 types of pain
Acute, chronic, referred, visceral, neuropathic
Pain that doesn't fit the injury, excessive swelling after injury
compartment syndrome
What is included in a wound assessment?
measure area, document drainage, change dressings as ordered
Where is the costovertebral angle located?
lower border of the 12th rib/spine
This medication is used for osteoporosis, should be taken with water, and patients should remain upright for 30 mins after taking
Fosamax (or other biphosphonates)
In this type of pain the patient has for over 6 months and has normal vital signs
chronic
Post knee and hip replacements what are 2 interventions?
1. wedge pillow
2. do not cross the midline
Describe each stage of a pressure ulcer (1-4)
1: red, blanches
2. discolored, nonblanching, possible blistering
3. extends into adipose layer
4. extends to muscle/bone, black (necrosis)
This condition is usually preceded by a viral infection such as sore throat or cold symptoms
acute glomerulonephritis
This medication is used to relieve urinary pain and can turn the bodies secretions orange
phenazopyridine
A condition where individuals have generalized pain without known cause but can be helped by ensuring proper sleep schedules
Fibromyalgia
This is the priority nursing intervention for all patients with musculoskeletal disorders
ADLs
A skin condition in which the patient has open oozing blisters requires what type of isolation?
contact isolation
Priority education for patients with urinary calculi
increase water intake to 2-3L daily
Name 2 medications used for rheumatoid arthritis
1. steroids
2. enbrel sq