Set of activities performed by the nurse in warming and monitoring a patient whose core body temperature is below 35°C. Objective: To...

Measurement of arterial blood oxygen saturation by a noninvasive system. Under normal conditions oxygen saturation is greater than 96%....

Measurement of blood pressure, both systolic and diastolic. Objective: To obtain by a noninvasive or indirect method the measurement of...

Measurement of the no. of breaths per minute, as well as the characteristics of the breaths. Objectives: – To determine the number of...

Measurement of heart rate through the pulse in the arteries. Objectives: – To assess pulse rate, rhythm and volume. – To assess blood...

Measurement of body temperature via a clinical thermometer. Objective: To know the patient’s body temperature. Equipment: – Clinical...

Technique of removing non-resorbable stitches from a patient’s wound. Objective: To facilitate the healing process of a wound. Equipment:...

Surveillance and maintenance of a drainage system featuring a wound. Objective: To maintain patency of a drainage system by preventing...

Cleaning, monitoring and promoting healing of a wound that closes by second intention. Objectives: – Facilitate wound healing. – Prevent...

Cleaning, monitoring and promoting the healing of a wound closed by sutures, clips or staples. Objectives: – Facilitate wound healing. –...

Set of activities applied by the nurse for the stimulation of wound healing. Objective: – Prevention of wound complications: hemorrhage,...

Collection and analysis of patient data for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes. Objectives: –...

Training a patient and family to safely and effectively take prescribed medications at home. Objectives: – To teach the patient and...

Blood product delivery and monitoring of patient response. Objective: To administer blood products in order to replenish volemia, prevent...

Preparation and delivery of prescribed intravenous fluids. Objective: To administer intravenous fluids in order to achieve a therapeutic...

Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications intravenously and evaluation of patient response. Used when rapid action is needed....

Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications intramuscularly and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – To administer...

Preparation and administration of prescribed medications subcutaneously and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – To administer...

Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications intradermally and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – To administer...

Preparation and delivery of prescribed medications vaginally and evaluation of patient response. Objective: – Administer prescribed...