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Right Total Hip Replacement - Coggle Diagram
Right Total Hip Replacement
Possible Complications
Pressure ulcers from prolonged bed rest
Infection of surgical site
Blood clots
Assessments
Take vital signs
Assess patient's pain level
Asses for drainage, swelling, erythema
Risk for pressure ulcers using Braden scale
Assess skin color and integrity around incision
Treatments
Assist with movement
Control pain during recovery
Begin exercises to start being able to use affected hip again
Provide adequate nutrition and fluid intake to promote healing
Medications
Anti-Inflammatory medications
Stool softeners
Antibiotics
Pain medication
Anticoagulant medication
Effects or pre-existing diagnoses
Unmanaged Diabetes
Slows healing of hip replacement
Weakened Immune System
Higher risk for surgical site infection
Autoimmune Diseases
Increased inflammation