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*When a Child Dies ... detect a repeat of grief and to manage long-lasting effects of grief. Follow-up care may take place ... Bereavement: When a Child Dies Everyone grieves in their own way. The process of grieving is often long ... child death;bereavement;grieving;grief;stages of grief;terminal illness child;p03048

pieces of stone. You may have a slight fever and some pain. Take prescribed or over-the-counter pain ... Passing a kidney stone can be very painful. Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment that helps ... ;extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy;kidney stone;treating a stone in the kidney;treating a kidney ... stone;kidney stone treatment;treatment for kidney stone;crushing a kidney stone;passing a kidney stone;lithotripsy;ur1038a;uro1038;breaking up a kidney stone

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

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

*Staff Ed Turn Patient in Bed ... Use these tips to turn a patient over in bed. Turning Patients Over in Bed Usually one or two ... people can turn a patient safely. This can be done with a drawsheet or slide sheet. Or, you can use ... Turning patients over in bed;Staff Education;patient care;turning patients;moving patients in bed;82558;standard precautions

night that may disrupt sleep. And according to a new study, poor sleep quality is, in turn, linked to ... in the morning, including on weekends. Try a new position. Some studies suggest raising your

Palliative Care: Management Hospice care Many people think hospice is a place where people go to die. But ... hospice is not a place. It's a special type of care for terminally ill people and their families ... hospice care;palliative care;legal and ethical issues with hospice care;23505-1

Cataract Treatment: New Lens (IOL) ... in place.  Types of IOLs Your eye care provider will select a new lens to fit your eye and ... . Anterior chamber lens Your eye care provider may place a special lens in front of the iris (anterior ... 85465;cataract treatment: implanting a new lens (IOL);cataract treatment;implanting a new lens, cataract treatment;IOL, cataract treatment

cough. Step 4.  Apply suction Place your thumb over the suction port to create suction. At ... the same time, slowly pull the catheter out of your trach tube. Move the catheter tip in a circle ... 82487;Suctioning Your Tracheostomy;Stoma Self-care;Ostomy;Pulmonology;Tracheostomy;tracheostomy

loss of a spouse. Children who lose a parent may process grief in spurts over a period of years ... times together. It may even help your family grow stronger. When a Family Grieves After a ... grieving;family grieving;child grieving;deal with grief;dealing with loss;grief healing;grief;prepare family grieving;bereavement;1746

ureteral stent may be used: To bypass a blockage in a kidney or ureter During kidney stone removal ... , up the ureter, and into the kidney. The stent is inserted over the wire. A fluoroscope (special ... 83047;Urology;Urinary Tract Treatments;urinary tract blockage;kidney problems;ureteral stents;ur1042a;ureter stone removal;uro1042;kidney stones

moving downward in one motion. Put on a new bandage or dressing if your health care provider told you ... over your incision gets wet or soiled. Gather your supplies and put them on a clean paper towel ... incision; incision care; wound care; soiled bandage; changing dressing; changing a bandage; clean bandage ... Surgical incision; post-operative; home care after surgery; care for incision; dressing for

Walker Fold your walker in front of you. Face away from the shower with a shower chair placed ... Here is how to get into a shower stall if you use a walker. Getting into a Shower Stall with a ... A90591; image only; rehabilitation; orthopedics; walker; walker use; showering; personal care

Ill Child Care of the Terminally Ill Child Home A Child's Concept of Death Discussing Death ... Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child Topic Index - Care of the Terminally ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement

water. Turn the thermometer on. Have your child open their mouth and lift their tongue. Place the ... This video shows the steps for taking your child’s temperature by mouth. Taking a Child's

It can be hard to know just what to do or how to help when someone you care about is grieving ... . Here are some helpful ideas. Providing Support for the Bereaved There are many things you ... support for bereaved;assist bereaved person;providing support;bereaved;p07318

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child Topic Index A Child's Concept of ... Decisions to be Made in the Dying Process The Dying Process Grief and Bereavement A terminally ill ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement

alcohol wipe. Turn the thermometer on. Lift the child's arm up by gently pulling on their wrist. Place ... place over their chest. Wait for the thermometer to beep to know their temperature has been recorded

pass on its own over 24 to 48 hours without any treatment. A larger stone may take up to 4 to 6 weeks ... Kidney stones are a common problem, affecting about 12% of men and 5% of women. Stones are ... kidney; stones; bladder; pain; urinary system; painful urination; can't pee; bladder pains; painful ... bladder; kidney stones; renal stones; rocks; grains; calculi; calculus; digestive system;

*Vaginal Delivery Infant Care ... wonderful opportunity for you to get to know your new baby. A baby will often turn to the familiar sound of ... , and even the first bath, are done right in the mother's room. As quickly as possible, a new baby is ... baby's care vaginal delivery;baby's care natural childbirth;p02644