Hand Hygiene and Handwashing
Handwashing is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms.
Nasogastric Intubation
For most patients who cannot attain an adequate oral intake from food, oral nutritional supplements, or who cannot eat and drink safely, they may be given proper nutrition via nasogastric tube feeding.
50 IV Therapy Tips and Tricks: How to Hit the Vein in One Shot
Take a look at these tips on how to become a sharpshooter in every intravenous insertion that you make.
Intravenous (IV) Therapy Technique
Intravenous (IV) therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein, learn how to insert an IV catheter and the concepts behind it.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is an opening into the trachea through the neck just below the larynx through which an indwelling tube is placed and thus an artificial airway is created.
Nurses’ Guide to Specimen Collection, Preparation, and Handling Procedures
One of the many responsibilities assigned to us, as nurses, is to collect and label specimen for analysis and to ensure their delivery to the lab. And knowing the proper way of gathering specimen is necessary for self-protection and to prevent the spread of disease.
Hair Care & Combing
Proper hair care and combing can help comfort the patient. Learn how to properly administer hair care.
Blood Transfusion Therapy
Learn the concepts behind blood transfusion therapy and the nursing management and interventions before, during and after the therapy.
Providing Back Care & Massage
Another way of providing relaxation to patients is by initiating back care and giving them a massage. Learn on how you can be a pro-masseur and a nurse at the same time.
Providing Evening Care to Patients
Evening care to patients is a way to refresh and prepare them for sleep. This also promotes relaxation on the patient. Learn on how to provide evening care to patients.
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5 Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Care Plans
The nursing care plan for the client with deep vein thrombosis include: providing information regarding disease condition, treatment, and prevention; assessing and monitoring anticoagulant therapy; providing comfort measures; positioning the body and encouraging exercise; maintaining adequate tissue perfusion; and preventing complications.
