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*PD Catheter Exit Site Care ... colostomy bag. Routine exit site care should be done after swimming. Make sure all caretakers and ... Your healthcare provider will teach you how to care for your catheter and exit site. Good ... 83176;Nephrology;Hemodialysis;peritoneal access self-care;peritoneal dialysis hygiene;pd care;pd exit site;peritoneal dialysis exit site care;np1020a

Discussing your end-of-life care with loved ones Expressing your wishes for a funeral or memorial ... around it—facing a life-limiting illness is incredibly difficult. Prioritize your needs and what’s most ... advanced cancer;terminal cancer;life-limiting cancer;16132

usually localized in one area. This is sometimes described as the worst headache of your life or a ... calling 911 if you think someone may be having a stroke. What is a Hemorrhagic Stroke? Your brain

Trauma: Helping Your Child Adjust After a Burn Injury ... -feeding skill. For instance, a child who is potty trained may start having accidents.  Withdrawal ... rebellion Reluctance to trust or open self to others Feeling hopeless, that life is meaningless

set up a website making health claims. Good sites to explore for information are those run by ... a critical eye include those selling or promoting medicines or health products. Be careful about

How to Cope with a Cancer Diagnosis ... your feelings and the impact on your life. This is a safe place for you to process things. And as ... that your world is being turned upside down. Everything in life may suddenly feel out of control

it would keep her from living a normal life. But by working with her health care team, she’s ... Narrator Pulmonary rehabilitation, or rehab, is a program that helps you learn how to care for your

thoughts, procedures, and pain. Distraction as a Complementary Therapy for Cancer What is ... Distraction does not cure cancer, but it can help push a person’s mind away from unpleasant

times together. It may even help your family grow stronger. When a Family Grieves After a ... , let alone a spouse’s or a child’s grief. Learning about grief and how it affects your family can help

. What is a Pressure Injury? Maintaining your overall health includes maintaining healthy skin. But ... break down and become injured. This is called a pressure injury. Your skin is the largest organ of

*Colostomy Active Life Tips ... with your wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse. A WOC nurse is specially trained to care for ... from surgery, you can still live an active life. In fact, if you had a chronic disease such as ... 40977;colostomy;living an active life with a colostomy;stoma;colostomy;40997

*Cancer Survivorship Care Plan ... of mind. A survivorship care plan is your personal map to life as a survivor. Your plan should ... A survivorship care plan is a personalized document to help you move forward after cancer ... cancer;cancer survivorship;cancer survivorship care plan;cancer treatment;primary care provider;16108

feet back and forth and in circles. This is to keep your blood moving. Ask your healthcare ... You had a procedure in which your varicose veins were surgically removed. Here's what you can

infection is a serious, life-threatening condition. It can destroy skin, muscle, and other soft ... A necrotizing soft tissue infection causes patches of tissue to die. It is a very serious and

for you or your loved one. The goals of hospice Hospice is a special type of care for people ... . Instead, the goal is to give comfort and support to a dying person and their loved ones. Hospice care ... 41109;What is hospice?;Hospice;life-limiting illness;terminal illness

*ALL Ch ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... learn more about ALL and how it's treated. What is ALL? ALL is a fast-growing cancer that affects ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

Dx: Giving a Sub-Q Injection ... bruised. Don't inject in the same site twice in a row. Choose a site that is at least 2 inches away ... used for a sub-Q injection is very small and doesn’t cause much pain. Many medicines are given in ... 86523;giving a subcutaneous injection;giving a sub-q injection;subcutaneous injection;sub-q ... injection;how to give a subcutaneous injection;how to give a sub-q injection;discharge instructions for

half of U.S. teens have had sex by age 18. Educating kids about sex is something all parents need ... relationship with your child is a great foundation to have effective conversations with your teen. If your

*Ankle Circles ... Exercises: Ankle Circles This exercise is designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles by ... ______ calf on a rolled-up towel, use your foot to draw circles in both directions. Or leading with your big ... 82384;Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles;Rehabilitation;Foot;ankle;or1056a

Supportive care is exactly what it sounds like: It’s health care that offers an added boost of ... Supportive Care for Cancer Patients? Supportive care is exactly what it sounds like: It’s health care that