Emergency treatment usually involvesIV (or oral medication in some people) medication such as lorazepam; other drugs may also be utilized with this drug type (phenytoin or fosphenytoin). Treatment is needed to begin soon as continual seizures lasting 20-30 min. may result in damage to the brain...
Here are some of the nursing diagnoses that can be formulated in the use of this drug for therapy: Acute pain related to uterine contractions or headache Ineffective copingrelated to abortion or fetal death Implementation with Rationale These are vitalnursing interventionsdone in patients who are tak...
This helps improve the quality of life and psychological well-being of clients who are struggling with a disease that may be a reason for non-adherence. Several supporting approaches, such as reminder systems, cognitive education, behavioral counseling, social support, and multifaceted interventions we...
Which of the following interventions will assist the client in taking phenytoin as prescribed() A. Calling him daily for the first week after hospital discharge. B. Having a family member monitor him to ensure compliance. C. Providing him with written and verbal instructions about the medicine....
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) has developed the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Core Competency Framework that describes the knowledge, skills, judg- ment, and attributes required for practice. Evidence based practice is integral to pharmacotherapeutic interventions and prescribing competencies [23]. ...
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setting, these drugs may actually increasepain perception. In addition, the addiction potential and CNS side effects limit their usefulness. Anxiety may be treated pharmacologically withhydroxyzineor, perhaps more appropriately, with behavioral interventions (e.g., monitored relaxation training and hypnosis...
Nursing Interventions and Actions Therapeuticinterventions and nursing actions for patients with meningitis may include: 1. Assessing Neurological Status and Improving Cerebral Tissue Perfusion In meningitis, the neurologic status can be significantly affected due to inflammation and infection in the meninges....
These are vitalnursing interventionsdone in patients who are taking antibiotics: Check culture and sensitivity reports to ensure that this is the drug of choice for this patient. Ensure that patient receives full course of aminoglycosides as prescribed, divided around the clock to increase effectiveness...
The pregnant client with a hypertensive disorder may not be aware of the processes that can lead to the development of the disease and how it could be prevented or managed. Furthermore, the client and the family members need an understanding of the interventions that are appropriate for this ...