Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following statements reflect nursing interventions of a patient with post-polio syndrome?

Which of the following statements reflect nursing interventions of a patient with post-polio syndrome?
a) Providing care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the patient.
No specific medical or surgical treatment is available for this syndrome and therefore nursing plays a pivotal role in the team approach to assisting patients and families in dealing with the symptoms of progressive loss of muscle strength and significant fatigue. Nursing interventions are aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the patient.
b) Administering antiretroviral agents.
No specific medical or surgical treatment is available for this syndrome.
c) Planning activities for evening hours rather then morning hours.
Patients need to plan and coordinate activities to conserve energy and reduce fatigue. Important activities should be planned for the morning as fatigue often increases in the afternoon and evening.
d) Avoiding the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and joint pain.
Pain in muscles and joints may be a problem. Nonpharmacologic techniques such as the application of heat and cold are most appropriate because these patients tend to have strong reactions to medications.