Which of the following statements reflect nursing interventions
of a patient with post-polio syndrome?
a) Providing care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining
the physical, psychological and social well being of the patient.
No specific medical or surgical treatment is available for this syndrome
and therefore nursing plays a pivotal role in the team approach to
assisting patients and families in dealing with the symptoms of
progressive loss of muscle strength and significant fatigue. Nursing
interventions are aimed at slowing the loss of strength and
maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the
patient.
b) Administering antiretroviral agents.
No specific medical or surgical treatment is available for this
syndrome.
c) Planning activities for evening hours rather then morning hours.
Patients need to plan and coordinate activities to conserve energy and
reduce fatigue. Important activities should be planned for the morning
as fatigue often increases in the afternoon and evening.
d) Avoiding the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and
joint pain.
Pain in muscles and joints may be a problem. Nonpharmacologic
techniques such as the application of heat and cold are most
appropriate because these patients tend to have strong reactions to
medications.
of a patient with post-polio syndrome?
a) Providing care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining
the physical, psychological and social well being of the patient.
No specific medical or surgical treatment is available for this syndrome
and therefore nursing plays a pivotal role in the team approach to
assisting patients and families in dealing with the symptoms of
progressive loss of muscle strength and significant fatigue. Nursing
interventions are aimed at slowing the loss of strength and
maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the
patient.
b) Administering antiretroviral agents.
No specific medical or surgical treatment is available for this
syndrome.
c) Planning activities for evening hours rather then morning hours.
Patients need to plan and coordinate activities to conserve energy and
reduce fatigue. Important activities should be planned for the morning
as fatigue often increases in the afternoon and evening.
d) Avoiding the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and
joint pain.
Pain in muscles and joints may be a problem. Nonpharmacologic
techniques such as the application of heat and cold are most
appropriate because these patients tend to have strong reactions to
medications.