Nursing Procedures

Removing a Nasogastric Tube

Removing a Nasogastric Tube

in Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Procedures

Learn how to properly remove a nasogastric tube.

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Irrigating a Nasogastric Tube

Irrigating a Nasogastric Tube

in Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Procedures

A nasogastric tube is irrigated regularly to determine/ensure the patency of the tube. Learn how to irrigate a nasogastric tube (NGT).

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Feeding Via Gastric Gavage

Feeding Via Gastric Gavage

in Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Procedures

Gastric Gavage is a means of supplying nutritional substance via a small plastic tube direct to the stomach. This post will help you understand on how to perform feeding via gastric gavage.

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Colostomy Irrigation — Nursing Procedure

Colostomy Irrigation — Nursing Procedure

in Nursing Procedures

Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time.

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How to Mix Insulin in One Syringe

How to Mix Insulin in One Syringe

in Nursing Procedures

How to aspirate and mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in a single syringe?

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How to Start an Intravenous (IV) Infusion

How to Start an Intravenous (IV) Infusion

in Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Procedures

Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. It can be intermittent or continuous; continuous administration is called an intravenous drip.

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Blood Transfusion Nursing Responsibilities

Blood Transfusion Nursing Responsibilities

in Nursing Procedures

Blood Transfusion is commonly being ordered to patients who lost a great deal of blood due to a disease condition or an accident. It can also be ordered by the physician if the patient is to undergo an operation that would involve considerable blood loss.The following are a step-by-step checklist of things to do and other responsibilities to ensure proper blood transfusion and prevent any unwanted reactions and errors.

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Tracheostomy Nursing Care & Management

Tracheostomy Nursing Care & Management

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Tracheostomy is used for clients needing long-term airway support. A tracheostomy is an opening into the trachea through the neck. A tube is usually inserted in this opening and thus an artificial airway is created.

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