August 1, 2010 | In: PRC Nursing Board Exam Results
MANILA, Philippines – Over 37,000 out of 91, 008 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination that was given last July, according to a release by the Professional Regulatory Commission. At least 37, 679 examinees passed the exams that were given in...
August 16, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
Hemodialysis - Cleansing the blood of accumulated waste products Uses 1. Short term therapy in acutely ill clients 2. Long term use in clients with end-stage renal disease Hemodialysis requires five things: 1. Access to patient's circulation...
August 15, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
A. Plaster of Paris casts 1. Handle fresh cast carefully (first 48 hours) a. Indentations may cause pressure points under the cast b....
August 12, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
Empty pouches when they are about 1/3 to half full If needed, protect skin around ileostomy stoma Ostomies threaten body image. Do not force client to look at stoma. Fears of mutilation, shame, rejection are common Clients may feel...
August 10, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic airflow limitation, is a group of disorders associated with persistent or recurrent obstruction of airflow, which include chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. These conditions...
August 3, 2010 | In: Manual
Definition: Injection of Fluid plain or medicated into the vaginal canal under low pressure. Purposes: Mechanical cleansing of the vaginal tract and the cervix as in leukorrhea To help remove any foul odor that may be present To ...