Plantar warts are hard, grainy growths that usually appear on the heels or balls of your feet, areas that feel the most pressure. Review the patient’s daily regimen and recommend the following: daily soaking of the foot in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, drying of the area, debridement of hyperkeratotic tissue with an […]
Corns generally occur on the tops and sides of the feet. A hard corn is a small patch of thickened, dead skin with a central core. A soft corn has a much thinner surface and usually occurs between the 4th and 5th toes. Ø The foot nurse may perform comprehensive debridement […]
Athlete’s foot is a common skin inflammation of the webs of the toes and soles of the feet. Perform a physical exam and identify the source of problem and discuss treatment options. Recommend proper foot hygiene and methods to minimize perspiration. Recommend a topical anti-fungal medication. Recommend footwear and over-the-counter […]
In the United States, acute otitis media (AOM), defined by convention as the first 3 weeks of a process in which the middle ear shows the signs and symptoms of acuteinflammation, is the most common affliction necessitating medical therapy for children younger than 5 years. Nursing Interventions for Acute Otitis Media […]
High-technology equipment. Evidence-based practice. Innovative resources. These are what nursing and healthcare are at present. Indeed, nursing has come a long way. From just basing on instincts and superstitious beliefs when providing care, nursing practice has evolved almost beyond recognition. Let’s look back on nursing’s early years and see just how far it has progressed. […]
Dina is itching to go out of the country and work as a nurse abroad. She has one place in mind – the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but from what she has heard from fellow nurses who are also aspiring for greener pastures outside the country, she still needs to take the Prometric Exam for […]
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