Nursing Intervention

Obtain stool for culture and sensitivity if diarrhea continues

• Independent

• Dependent

• Interdependent

Teach patient appropriate use of antidiarrheal medications

• Direct care

• Indirect care

Instruct patient to plan activities for times when they have the most energy.

• Direct care

• Indirect care

Administer the oral medication of antihypertension to the patient as ordered

• Independent

• Dependent

• Interdependent

Refer the patient to support groups composed of individuals with similar alterations.

• Direct care

• Indirect care

Collaborating with members of the health care team

• Direct care

• Indirect care

Enlists the help of the dietician fthat is available in the facility for patient diet counseling

• Independent

• Dependent

• Interdependent

Reposition the client in a comfortable position using pillows to splint or support the painful areas.

• Independent

• Dependent

• Interdependent

Ensuring availability of needed equipment

• Direct care

• Indirect care

Monitor arterial blood gas values.

• Independent

• Dependent

• Interdependent