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urethra carries urine from the bladder out of the body. The main sphincter muscle circles the mid

. Your team is likely to include: A primary care provider. This might be your regular healthcare ... diabetes you have. They can also let you know if there are new findings in diabetes care that might help

with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... feet back and forth and in circles. This is to keep your blood moving. Ask your healthcare

, 24, and 30. Starting at 3 years old, kids need one preventive-care visit every year through age 21 ... child’s doing in school, at home, and in extracurricular activities Strengthen your partnership with

make circles and side-to-side motions with the frozen arm. Physical therapy Your healthcare ... provider may refer you to physical therapy. This hands-on care helps you learn how to do stretching

you having surgery? Draw your face on the person in the box. Then, circle the place where you

. Why might I need cataract surgery? Eye care providers will remove a cataract if it keeps you ... eye care provider will do tests to examine your eye and measure it to pick the right kind of lens

Here are the steps to care for your newborn after a circumcision. Caring For Your Newborn ... Step-by-Step: Caring For Your Newborn’s Circumcision; A60052; newborn care; circumcision care

patches often look like "targets." They may have dark circles with purple-gray centers.  You can ... blisters, often on the palms of hands, soles of feet, and face Round red "targets" (dark circles with

. Your eye care provider can prescribe bifocals, trifocals, or progressive lenses if you are also ... , . Bifocals correct near and far vision ("bi" means two). A small half-circle in the lower part

healthcare provider or seek urgent medical care right away if you have any symptoms after light ... like you have something in your eye Sensitivity to light Seeing bright circles (halos) around

with a sling, elastic bandage, splint, or cast. Caring for a Sprain A sprain is a tear in a ... to 3 weeks for comfort. Caring for a splint or cast If you have a splint or cast, follow these care ... sprain; sling; elastic bandage; splint; cast; ligament injury; splint and cast care; RICE

: Ask for help. Other members of your family, community, and circle of friends may want to lend a ... what you need to provide the best care. Become your grandchild’s advocate About half of

A90876; image only; infant care; newborn care; diaper change

video describes these different treatments. Caring for a Bone Fracture A broken or cracked bone ... put on. Caring for a splint or cast If you have a splint or cast, follow these care guidelines

hang straight down. Slowly begin to swing the relaxed arm. Move it in a small circle, gradually

the left coronary artery. It circles around the heart muscle. This artery sends blood to the outer

prevent blood clots. Move your feet in a circle or up and down 10 to 30 times an hour to improve blood ... breathing. Incision care The nurse or surgeon will change the dressing over your incision (cut). To help ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity ... checklist;po1001a;82490;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedures;Postsurgical Checklist;after-care

*Tracheostomy Tube Stoma Care ... ). A tube (cannula) was inserted into the opening so you can breathe. You need to take care of ... guidelines below will also help. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Tracheostomy Tube and Stoma ... 86579;discharge instructions tracheostomy or stoma care;discharge instructions for tracheostomy or ... stoma care;caring for your tracheostomy or stoma;pulmonology issues;homecare for your tracheostomy

: Quiz Test yourself to see what you know about bloodborne pathogens. Circle true or false for each of