PtEd – WOUND CARE: PRESSURE INJURIES/ULCERS
WOUND CARE: PRESSURE INJURIES/ULCERS PROBLEMS You have an ulcer on the body that lies over a bony surface. CAUSE Causes include prolonged periods of pressure to the area of […]
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PtEd – WOUND CARE: LOWER EXTREMITY ULCERS
WOUND CARE: LOWER EXTREMITY ULCERS PROBLEM You have an ulcer on the body that lies on the lower extremities. CAUSE Causes include edema, trauma, ischemia, and venous insufficiency. PREVENTION/CARE A.Keep the area clean and free of foreign debris. B.Dressing changes: ___________________________________________________________ C.You may be prescribed antibiotics; if so, take all antibiotics until they are completely gone. Activity: Do not apply direct pressure to the site of the ulcer. You may be prescribed to elevate your lower extremities: […]
PtEd – WARTS
WARTS PROBLEM A wart is a raised, rough growth projecting from the skin, which can be contagious. CAUSE Warts are caused by a viral infection that stimulates the cells […]
PtEd – VITAMIN B12 INCLUDING PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
VITAMIN B12 INCLUDING PERNICIOUS ANEMIA PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with a condition called vitamin B12 anemia. You may have a type of B12 anemia called pernicious anemia. It is a condition in which vitamin B12 is not well absorbed. Vitamin B12 is necessary for red blood cell function. CAUSE Vitamin B12 anemia is a common problem in pregnancy, with vegetarian diets and with previous stomach problems, and as you get older. If you have been told you have pernicious anemia, your condition may be caused by the lack of a […]
PtEd – VARICOSE VEINS
VARICOSE VEINS PROBLEM Varicose veins are caused when the valves inside of veins are damaged and allow blood to flow backward instead of toward the heart. This backflow […]
PtEd – VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection. This is an infection or inflammation of the vagina that is caused by a fungus known as yeast (Monilia or Candida albicans). Symptoms include vaginal itching with burning, soreness and irritation. […]
PtEd – VAGINAL BLEEDING: SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTER
VAGINAL BLEEDING: SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTER PROBLEM Vaginal bleeding may occur during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy (more than 12 weeks). The bleeding may range from […]
PtEd – URINARY TRACT INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY: PYELONEPHRITIS
URINARY TRACT INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY: PYELONEPHRITIS PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with an infection of the kidney (where urine is made). Bladder infections can spread to the kidney. CAUSE Bacteria […]
PtEd – URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) PROBLEM You have a bladder infection. The symptoms include painful, frequent urination and pain over your bladder. Your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or […]
PtEd – URINARY RETENTION
URINARY RETENTION PROBLEM Urinary retention is the inability to empty your bladder. Symptoms include not being able to urinate or the inability to empty your bladder completely. Acute urinary retention can cause a great deal of discomfort or pain when you cannot empty your bladder […]