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 powerless because they cannot fully control bodily functions Assist client to establish normal elimination routine. Observe […]
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 frequently overlap. Most commonly, bronchitis and emphysema occur together. Asthma frequently occurs alone without the triad of bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. The […]
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 cleanse and irrigate the cervix after cauterization ~and at the same time to reduce the swelling and […]
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 less exhausting as the mouth does not have to be forced or kept open. II. […]
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 the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, […]
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 and inserted again in the other nostril. 2. As the catheter is […]
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