Partial Hip Replacement Nursing Notes

Summary:

The information covers various aspects of a patient undergoing a partial hip replacement arthroplasty and subsequent nursing care. The procedure’s benefits include increased stability and reduced dislocation risk due to a larger replacement ball. To alleviate anxiety in a 22-year-old patient, health teachings emphasize pain relief, increased mobility, and restoration of joint function. Nursing diagnosis prioritization includes impaired physical mobility, acute pain, infection risk, peripheral neurovascular dysfunction, and deficient knowledge. Early mobilization is important to prevent complications like blood clots and bed sores. Swelling after the operation requires nursing care to manage discomfort and prevent infection. The nursing interventions involve pain management, wound care, and education to prevent infection. Monitoring and communication are essential to ensure patient well-being.

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Partial Hip Replacement Nursing Notes

1). The Doctor performed internal fixation, called Partial Hip replacement Arthroplasty

a. In what way does the procedure beneficial to the patient?
One of the major advantages of partial hip replacement surgery is the revised hip is inherently more stable and less prone to dislocation because the replacement ball is much larger. The incidence of dislocation is further diminished because the surgical dissection is typically less when performing a partial hip.

b. How would you explain the importance of the procedure to 22 y/o patient through health teachings, to alleviate his anxiety?
Explain to the client that the main goal of a partial hip replacement surgery is to relieve pain and increase mobility. With the help of a partial hip replacement, you can restore the normal functioning of joints.

Activity # 2
1. Nursing diagnosis prioritization

a). Impaired Physical Mobility related to alteration in bone structure integrity as evidenced by reports of pain/discomfort in movement
– this is the top priority nursing diagnosis because it involves the client’s physiologic needs that deal with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

b). Acute pain related to surgical procedure as evidenced by reports of pain/discomfort
-pain management is a priority to improve the quality of life for their patients. And to reduce discomfort.