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 ...

I. Definition: In this method of feeding, liquid is introduced into the stomach through a rubber catheter which is passed through the anterior and posterior nose and the pharynx into the esophagus. When forced feeding is necessary, this method is ...

The following precautions should be strictly observe during a nasal gavage: 1. The catheter should first be lubricated and in inserting it should be directed toward the septum of the nose. If there is difficulty in passing it, the tube should be removed...

I. Purpose: To assist with or to apply a surgical dressing II. Equipment: Sterile dressing container with: 1 Tissue Forceps 1 Round Nose Forceps 1 Mayo Scissors Sterile Towel Pick-up forceps in solution Solution (iodine, zephiran,...

Preparing the Skin for a Surgical Operation I. Purpose: To make the skin as clean as possible with a minimum irritation to prevent infection II. Preparation of the Patient and the Environment: Explain the procedure to the patient. Close the...

Purpose of Charting: To make record of— The significant observation of the patient’s condition both mental and physical. The medication, treatment, diets and nursing care given and the reaction of the patient to this care. The incident...