NURS 1089 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Occlusive Dressing, Nph Insulin, Chest Tube
21 Feb 2018
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When assisting a pt who is using a cane, make sure that the cane has been adjusted to the pts height. Also, the handle should be at the level of the wrist, and the elbow should be slightly bent when holding the handle. When walking with a cane, the pt must stand with a firm grip on the cane. Upon stepping forward with the weaker leg, the cane must be swung at the same distance in front. The tip of the cane and the forward foot must be even. An occlusive dressing is used if a chest tube is accidentally pulled out of the pt. Note: if a chest tube is pulled out of the pt accidentally, an occlusive dressing is used over the wound to avoid re- entry of air. The occlusive dressing should be taped on only 3 sides and should immediately be placed over the insertion site.
