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Collaborate with dietician, surgeon, physician, provider, physical therapist, and/or occupational therapist.

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Perform a comprehensive pain assessment

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Teach how to cough and deep breath every hour

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Teach the side effects of medications

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Encourage patient to use pain control measures before it becomes severe

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Consider type of pain and source when selecting a pain relief strategy.

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Observe for nonverbal cues of discomfort

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Minimize friction and shearing when repositioning patient

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Check mouth for "pocketing" after meals

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Identify presence of swallow reflex

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Avoid distracting the patient during meals

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Encourage patient to wear properly fitted dentures and/or obtain dental care

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Weigh the patient weekly and monitor for weight loss

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Determine patients food preferences

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Keep HOB elevated 30 minutes after meals

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Collaborate with speech therapy for the patient who coughs at meals

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Provide high protein shakes in a flavor the patient likes

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Record intake and output

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Monitor patient's pain level every 1-2 hours

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Encourage fluid intake of 2 liters per day (unless contraindicated).

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High fiber diet

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High fiber diet

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Encourage weight bearing exercises to build strong bones

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Encourage a diet high in vitamin D and Calcium

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Explain the reason for using heat/cold application

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Monitor patient's ability to perform ADL's

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Use proper transfer techniques

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Use fall risk prevention strategies

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Encourage ROM exercises

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Collaborate with physical therapy and occupational therapy

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Demonstrate how to shift weight while sitting in a wheelchair

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Position patient for comfort

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Monitor bowel routine

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Instruct patient on foods high in fiber, as appropriate.

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Teach patient about specific foods that assist in promoting bowel regularity

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Teach patient to push fluids

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Teach how to cough and deep breath

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Administer Analgesics

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Administer Anticoagulants

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Rotating patient every two hours

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Use asisstive devices such as canes, crutches, and wheelchairs

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PREVENT BLOOD CLOTS (DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS)

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PREVENT BLOOD CLOTS (DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS)

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Prevent Falls

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Walk the patient 1-2 times a day