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Since many patients with pancreatic cancer are undernourished, appropriate nutritional support, sometimes by tube feedings, may be required prior to surgery.
What else can I help you with?
Why is the abdomen filled with carbon dioxide during a pancreatectomy?
The abdomen is filled with gas, usually carbon dioxide, to help the surgeon view the abdominal cavity.
How are pancreatectomy patients helped by medications known as promotility agents?
Certain medications, called promotility agents, can help move the nutritional contents through the gastrointestinal tract.
Toe pleats are done in occupied beds to help prevent?
Toe pleats are done in occupied beds to help prevent pressure sores and improve patient comfort. By lifting the bedding at the foot of the bed, it reduces friction and shearing forces on the patient's heels and toes. This technique also allows for better circulation and can help maintain a more hygienic environment by minimizing moisture buildup. Overall, toe pleats contribute to better patient care in healthcare settings.
How does gloucose help patient?
It will help if the patient has low blood sugar.
What is a nursing diagnosis for fever?
Nursing diagnosis for dengue patient. 1. The main target in treating a dengue patient is to reduce the fever. This can be done by tepid sponging,giving acetaminophen and encouraging patient to drink alot of water 2.next the platlet level is monitors continuously with blood test and blood transfusion is done to prevent great loss of platelet. 3.An IV transfusion of normal saline is done to hydrate patient to help them urinate and to remove the virus via urine.
Is tiny Tim small?
Yes, he's not only quite young but he's sadly undernourished, 'sickly,' and crippled. He moves around only with the help of a small crutch.
What is the importance of ethics in regards to medical insurance?
Before you file a claim, you must have done the moral duty and obligations to help the patient before getting paid.
What happens if vital signs are done incorrectly?
They could put the patient in danger, in that you may miss something that is wrong or think something is wrong when it really is not. So if you feel that you have done them incorrectly it is best to redo them or get someone who is more experienced to help you.
Why is a MRI administered after the stereotactic frame is affixed to the pallidotomy patient's head?
A final MRI is done with the frame in place to help set the coordinates of the GPi in relation to the frame.
What help is available to a traveling oxygen therapy patient?
Home health care companies can help the patient make travel plans, and can arrange for oxygen when the patient arrives at his or her destination.
Why is it important for emergency service workers to get vital signs from accident victims?
Vital signs are an indication of the patient's condition and can help diagnose problems. A pulse that is strong is an indication of a stable patient, for example. One that is weak and thready may indicate the patient is in shock or has other injuries. So the vital signs give the workers an indication of what needs to be done in order to stabilize and transport the patient.
Why premedicate before ambulating a postoperative patient?
If you premedicate a postoperative patient there is a higher chance of a faster recovery and less damage being done due to overexertion. I'm not entirely certain as to why you would premedicate before transport. It may be to help with vertigo or calm the patient as transportation can be stressful and possibly cause additional injury or harm.
