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Basic Care & Comfort: cheat sheets

Nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, rest and non-pharmacologic care for the Basic Care & Comfort section.

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Canes, Walkers & CrutchesCOAL · up-with-good, down-with-bad Clear Liquid DietSee-through liquids only Full Liquid DietLiquids + smooth dairy HemorrhoidsBright red rectal bleeding Low-Sodium DietNa < 2,000-2,300 mg/day MastitisUnilateral red, warm wedge Ostomy CareStoma = pink/red, moist, shiny Pain Assessment (PQRST)Pain is what the patient says it is Pain Assessment ScalesPain = 5th vital sign Pediatric Fever ManagementTemp ≥ 100.4°F (38°C)Pediatric Pain AssessmentMatch scale to age/development Pressure Injury (staging)Stage by tissue depth Skeletal TractionWeights hang free, never lift Wound CareMoist wound bed heals best

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