Nurse Key

Cold Application The application of cold constricts blood vessels; inhibits local circulation, suppuration, and tissue metabolism; relieves vascular congestion; slows bacterial activity in infections; reduces body temperature; and may act…

Code Management The goals of any code are to restore the patient’s spontaneous heartbeat and respirations and also to prevent hypoxic damage to the brain and other vital organs. Fulfilling…

Closed-Wound Drain Management Typically inserted during surgery in anticipation of postoperative drainage, a closed-wound drain promotes healing and prevents swelling by suctioning the exudate that accumulates at the wound site….

Clavicle Strap Application Also called a figure-eight strap, a clavicle strap reduces and immobilizes fractures of the clavicle. It does this by elevating, extending, and supporting the shoulders in position…

Chest Tube Removal, Assisting The pleural space normally contains a thin layer of lubricating fluid that allows the visceral and parietal pleura to move without friction during respiration. An excess…

Chest Tube Insertion The pleural space normally contains a thin layer of lubricating fluid that allows the visceral and parietal pleura to move without friction during respiration. An excess of…

Chest Tube Drainage System Setup Chest tube drainage uses gravity and, possibly, suction to restore negative pressure and remove material that collects in the pleural cavity. The disposable drainage system…

Chest Physiotherapy Chest physiotherapy (PT) includes postural drainage, chest percussion and vibration, and coughing and deep-breathing exercises. Together, these techniques mobilize secretions, help to reexpand lung tissue, and promote efficient…

Chest Tube Drainage System Monitoring and Care Maintaining and troubleshooting a patient’s chest tube keeps the chest tube functioning properly and prevents infection. As part of this process, the nurse…