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...