Which Nursing Theorist Are You?
Let’s take a look down our memory lanes at these role models in nursing and try to see a part of us in them.
Nursing is a demanding and complex field that requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and expertise. As a nursing student or professional, it can be challenging to keep track of the vast amount of information you need to know. That’s where nursing notes and study guides come in. These essential tools can help you stay organized, retain information, and ultimately succeed in your career.
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Let’s take a look down our memory lanes at these role models in nursing and try to see a part of us in them.
Here are some tips that would make your documentation a stand-out and an example among the rest.
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.
Eye drop instillation is the dispensation of a sterile ophthalmic medication into a patient’s eye.
Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time.
Central venous pressure (CVP) describes the pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart. CVP reflects the amount of blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into the arterial system.
Ear irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or sterile saline. It is used to treat patients who complain of foreign body or cerumen (ear wax) impaction.
Urinary Catheterization is the introduction of a catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine.
Proper hair care and combing can help comfort the patient. Learn how to properly administer hair care.
Sitz bath or hip bath is a bath in which a patient sits in water up to the hips to relieve discomfort and pain in the lower part of the body. Sitz bath works by keeping the affected area clean and increasing the flow of blood.