Question

What are the nursing interventions for an abnormal

1. AST, ALT Test

2. Abnormal fecalysis test

3. Blood culture and sensitivity

Answer 1

1.AST

• Collect the medical history of the patient.
• Advise the client about the need for dietary modifications due to abnormal ALT tests.
• Provide a a high-calorie,high protein,moderate-fat diet with a high fluid intake .
• Encourage the patient tp avoid foods containing complex carbohydrates.

2 Abnormal faecalysis test

• Advise the patient to wash hands thoroughly after the procedure.
• Explain to the patient about the dietary restriction based on the disease condition identified.
• Advise the patient to for routine screening to rule out colon cancers.

3

• Explain to the patient,that if it comes positive it means the patient is having an infection.
• Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit.
• Assess for signs of DVT/Thrombophlebitis.
• Advise the patient to increase fluids.