Spinal Cord Injury: Care of a client who has a Halo Device
1).Maintain body alignment and ensure cervical tong weights hang freely
2).Monitor skin integrity by providing pin care
3).Do not use the halo device to turn
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Spinal Cord Injury: Care of a client who has a Halo Device
1).Maintain body alignment and ensure cervical tong weights hang freely
2).Monitor skin integrity by providing pin care
3).Do not use the halo device to turn or move patient
Tuberculosis: Priority Action for a client in the Emergency Department
1).Wear a N95 HEPA filter or powered air purifying respirator when caring for clients
2).Place the client in a negative-airflow room, and implement airborne precautions
3).Have the client wear a surgical mask if transportation to another department is necessary
Immunizations Recommended Vaccinations for older Adult Clients
1). Give subcutaneous immunizations in outer aspect of the upper arm or anterolateral thigh
2).Give IM immunization into the deltoid muscle
3).Instruct clients to observe for complications and to notify the provider if adverse effects occur
Diagnostic Procedures for Male Reproductive Disorders: Preventing Complications Following a
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
1). Check the client for a latex allergy prior to the procedure
2).Provide an enema prior to the procedure
3). Make sure the client is lying on their left side during the procedure
Pressure ulcers, Wounds, and Wound Management: Implementing Preventive Strategies
1).Perform skin assessments every 8 hours using the Braden Scale
2).Reposition the patient from left, right, and back every two hours to offload pressure using a
pillow or wedge
3). Ensure adequate nutritional status to improve wound healing
Pain Management: Use of Nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief
1). Relaxation: includes meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation
2).Acupuncture: vibration or electrical stimulation via tiny needles inserted into the skin
3).Distraction: includes ambulation, deep breathing, visitors, television, and music
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