Bronchonography A radiopaque medium is instilled directly into the trachea and bronchi and the entire bronchial tree or selected areas may be visualized through x-ray. Nursing Interventions before Bronchogram Secure written consent. Check for allergies to seafoods or iodine or anesthesia. NPO 6 to 8 hours. Pre-op meds: atropine SO4 and valium, topical anesthesia sprayed […]
Late one December night on the cancer ward the halls were quiet and solemn, the patients were asleep and most of the visitors were gone. The nurses were gathered about the nurse’s station preparing for shift change. Sarah, one of the nurses, was especially tired, having worked seven straight 12 hour days. The kids had […]
Have you ever wondered what your job would be like if the hospital you worked in had no modern pharmacy or lab? If the power source for the hospital was to shut off and a regular basis and not come on again for three hours? If none of your patients spoke your language? If … […]
As a profession, nursing is committed to dramatic social and economic advancement by empowering under-served communities through health education, the creation of networks to access health care resources, and hands on service to contribute to world health. It is through these ideals that nurses can assist communities in the performance of activities that contribute to […]
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
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 window if necessary Draw the curtains
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