Nursing care of the patient with hypothermia
Set of activities performed by the nurse in warming and monitoring a patient whose core body temperature is below 35°C. Objective: To...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Oxygen saturation assessment
Measurement of arterial blood oxygen saturation by a noninvasive system. Under normal conditions oxygen saturation is greater than 96%....
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Blood pressure assessment
Measurement of blood pressure, both systolic and diastolic. Objective: To obtain by a noninvasive or indirect method the measurement of...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Respiratory rate assessment
Measurement of the no. of breaths per minute, as well as the characteristics of the breaths. Objectives: – To determine the number of...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Heart rate assessment
Measurement of heart rate through the pulse in the arteries. Objectives: – To assess pulse rate, rhythm and volume. – To assess blood...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Assessment of surface body temperature
Measurement of body temperature via a clinical thermometer. Objective: To know the patient’s body temperature. Equipment: – Clinical...
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April Swanson
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Removal of surgical sutures
Technique of removing non-resorbable stitches from a patient’s wound. Objective: To facilitate the healing process of a wound. Equipment:...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Control and care of surgical drains
Surveillance and maintenance of a drainage system featuring a wound. Objective: To maintain patency of a drainage system by preventing...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Wound care through moist wound healing
Cleaning, monitoring and promoting healing of a wound that closes by second intention. Objectives: – Facilitate wound healing. – Prevent...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Wound care by dry cure technique
Cleaning, monitoring and promoting the healing of a wound closed by sutures, clips or staples. Objectives: – Facilitate wound healing. –...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
General rules for wound care
Set of activities applied by the nurse for the stimulation of wound healing. Objective: – Prevention of wound complications: hemorrhage,...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Skin surveillance
Collection and analysis of patient data for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes. Objectives: –...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Health education on the therapeutic regimen to be followed by the patient at home.
Training a patient and family to safely and effectively take prescribed medications at home. Objectives: – To teach the patient and...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20223 min read
administration of blood products
Blood product delivery and monitoring of patient response. Objective: To administer blood products in order to replenish volemia, prevent...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Administration of fluid therapy
Preparation and delivery of prescribed intravenous fluids. Objective: To administer intravenous fluids in order to achieve a therapeutic...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Intravenous medication administration
Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications intravenously and evaluation of patient response. Used when rapid action is needed....
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April Swanson
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Intramuscular medication administration
Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications intramuscularly and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – To administer...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Administration of medication by subcutaneous route
Preparation and administration of prescribed medications subcutaneously and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – To administer...
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April Swanson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Intradermal medication administration
Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications intradermally and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – To administer...
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April Swanson
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Vaginal administration of medication
Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications vaginally and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – Administer prescribed...
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