Procedure
Nephrostomy Tube Placement
A one-page care plan for patients having Nephrostomy Tube Placement, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this procedure places a tube into my kidney to drain urine
- I understand it is used when urine cannot flow normally
- I tell my provider about medications or bleeding risks
- I follow instructions about medicines before the procedure
- I understand proper tube care is very important
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Nephrostomy Tube Placement is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.