What are the Nursing Interventions for Extremities?
Effective nursing interventions include:
- Assessment and Monitoring: Regular checks for changes in skin color, temperature, and sensation. - Patient Education: Teaching patients about self-care techniques, such as foot care for diabetics. - Mobility Assistance: Helping patients with exercises to maintain or improve mobility. - Pain Management: Administering medications and using non-pharmacological methods to alleviate pain. - Wound Care: Cleaning and dressing wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.