My patient teaching experience was done at Good Samaritan Hospital located at Lucas and 6th street, which is near downtown Los Angeles. My patient was a 41-year-old Asian female, who was there for her scheduled second C-Section. I was with the patient from her perioperative for C-section to her being transferred to Post-Partum unit. As I was establishing rapport with my patient, she did mention about cord care and how she needs more information on how to care for the umbilicus.
Nursing diagnosis: Knowledge deficient re
Patient stated that she understands and have an idea of how to care for the cord since this is her second baby, however, it has been two years since. She wants reassurance and re-education. Her husband who is an …show more content…
Both patient and husband said “Yes, if you can come back maybe in 30 min or so.” I thank both patient and the husband and that I will be back in 30 min or so with my professor. I knocked the door before entering patients room. My opening statement was I introduced myself, my professor, and why I was there, which was to teach patient cord care. I started with how the cord looks like when the baby is born. The cord looks yellow and moist, then the cord is cut and clamped. I mentioned to the patient that the cord will be removed before discharge. I described to the patient what the cord would look like when it starts to heal. The cord would start to dry up, look black and shriveled. I emphasize to patient that the cord will fall off on its own, which usually takes 10 to 14 days. Pulling, playing, picking, and cutting the cord even if it is hanging by the string, patient should not do anything and allow the cord to fall off. To complete the teaching experience, I mentioned to patient to fold the upper of the diaper just below the cord to allow faster drying and to prevent irritation. Also made suggestion, to not submerge the baby in water and sponge bath is recommended until the cord fall off. We also went over on how to dress the baby with loose fitting clothing to not irritate the
Nursing diagnosis: Knowledge deficient re
Patient stated that she understands and have an idea of how to care for the cord since this is her second baby, however, it has been two years since. She wants reassurance and re-education. Her husband who is an …show more content…
Both patient and husband said “Yes, if you can come back maybe in 30 min or so.” I thank both patient and the husband and that I will be back in 30 min or so with my professor. I knocked the door before entering patients room. My opening statement was I introduced myself, my professor, and why I was there, which was to teach patient cord care. I started with how the cord looks like when the baby is born. The cord looks yellow and moist, then the cord is cut and clamped. I mentioned to the patient that the cord will be removed before discharge. I described to the patient what the cord would look like when it starts to heal. The cord would start to dry up, look black and shriveled. I emphasize to patient that the cord will fall off on its own, which usually takes 10 to 14 days. Pulling, playing, picking, and cutting the cord even if it is hanging by the string, patient should not do anything and allow the cord to fall off. To complete the teaching experience, I mentioned to patient to fold the upper of the diaper just below the cord to allow faster drying and to prevent irritation. Also made suggestion, to not submerge the baby in water and sponge bath is recommended until the cord fall off. We also went over on how to dress the baby with loose fitting clothing to not irritate the