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 […]
> Gently cleanse skin with a pH-balanced no-rinse cleanser > Pat or air dry skin. Do not rub. > Place InterDry® Ag Textile between skin fold or under medical device. > Allow at least 2 inches of textile exposed outside of skin fold or brace/ splint. > Remove textile when bathing and replace when finished. […]
Gently cleanse skin with a mild, pH balanced cleanser and soft cloth or disposable wash cloth (Bedside Care Foam, Bedside Care, Bedside Care Easicleanse™ Bath or Gentle Rain Extra Mild). Pat skin dry. Do not rub. Moisturize skin daily. Moisturizers should generally be applied 3 to 4 times per day for optimal results, although frequency […]
Obtain the history about the patient’s skin condition (bathing routine, skin care products that he/she uses) Ask the patient when he/she most experiences signs of Dermatitis, and what signs he/she experiences such as itching, rashes, changes in pigmentation or color of the skin as these may all help in the diagnosis of the condition. Obtain […]
Teach proper hand washing technique and instruct patient to keep hands away of eyes Use disinfected equipment for eye examination Encourage patient to avoid sharing personal cloths with others Apply warm compress over eye and instill eye drops/ointment as ordered. Some eye drops contain antihistamines or other medications that can be helpful for people […]
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