Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

Intramuscular Administration

Intramuscular administration involves injecting medication directly into the muscle tissue. This method allows the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream more rapidly than subcutaneous injections, but not as quickly as intravenous injections.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Oral Medication Administration

Proper oral medication administration involves a thorough understanding of the patient’s needs, accurate preparation and administration techniques, and ongoing monitoring and documentation.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Subcutaneous Administration

Subcutaneous administration is a method of delivering medication into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Oral Care and Hygiene

Oral care and hygiene are important aspects of nursing care, significantly influencing health, quality of life, and the prevention of systemic diseases.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Nail Care and Hygiene

Nail care is essential in nursing for both personal and patient health. Proper nail maintenance prevents infections by eliminating bacteria and pathogens.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Blood Pressure Measurement

Measuring blood pressure is a fundamental skill in nursing, essential for monitoring a patient’s cardiovascular health. Accurate blood pressure readings provide critical information about a patient’s hemodynamic status and can help detect hypertension and hypotension.