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*Kidney Failure Self Care ... high blood pressure, it's important to control your sugar levels and blood pressure as directed by ... same. Looking after your health With the right treatment, you should start to feel better. If you ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

role Your duties depend on what the person’s advance care planning documents say. If the person is ... and proof of your identity. Make sure the healthcare team has a copy of the advance care planning ... 41133;Being a healthcare proxy;healthcare agent;POLST;POST;TPOPP;MOST;end-of-life orders;MOLST;DNR;advance directive

*IV Care TPN Therapy ... Total Parenteral Nutrition: IV Care at Home ... catheter with saline or heparin as directed. Wipe all injection sites with alcohol. Be sure all ... caring for your IV. IV Care: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Therapy When you use total ... 83300;IV Care TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition Therapy;tpn;total parenteral nutrition therapy

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

directions. Nurses may also help you with your incision care and other needs once you are home. The ... ). While in the hospital, it is important to follow directions from your surgeon, nurse, and ... instructions;post-op infections;surgical site care;discharge;discharge instructions;pre-op checklist;pre op checklist ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity

Finding the Right Babysitter ... enough time to be choosy. You should: Look for a sitter within your circle of friends, faith ... , with clear directions on how to locate your house Children's names and ages: Children's

drainage at the catheter site Fever of 100.4 °F ( 38 °C ) or higher, or as directed by your provider Shaking chills ... bladder through your belly to drain urine from your bladder. You were shown how to care for ... discharge instructions caring for your suprapubic;catheter;suprapubic catheter care;urology;86492

team will also be able to provide support and symptomatic care to both your loved one, you, and your ... (called a healthcare agent) has the right to decide whether to withdraw treatment. If you are the ... fluids;iv;intravenous lines;brain death;end of life care;advance directive;82990;advanced directives ... ;advance medical directives;advanced medical directive;Life Support Care;Extraordinary Treatment

*Flushing Your PICC Line ... Your PICC line is an important part of your healthcare. To care for your PICC line, you will ... tip near where the superior vena cava enters your heart. To care for your PICC line, you will need ... 90216;peripherally inserted central catheter;PICC;flushing solution;PICC line care;PICC line home care;port;sharps container;sharps;sharps disposal

Is Refractive Surgery Right For You ... before choosing this surgery, talk with your eye care provider. Get all the facts. Find out what ... of refractive surgery. Discuss your health history with your eye care provider. Refractive surgery ... 85469;refractive surgery: is it right for you?;is refractive surgery right for you?

Heart Biopsy, Right Heart Cath with Biopsy ... are critically ill, your healthcare provider may do the right heart cath in the intensive care unit ... from your heart muscle. Read on to learn details about this procedure. Right Heart ... right heart cath;heart tissue biopsy;135, 41

site Temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed by your provider Chills ... . It's also important not to touch the catheter where it enters your skin. And be very careful to ... Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter;midline catheter;61060

, make sure all your questions are answered. Write down your questions before hand Then write down ... the risks and benefits of your child's surgery. Understanding Informed Consent What is an ... surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare;P03029

on your skin so the radiation is directed to the right spot. When you’re ready, the therapist ... transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... them. After surgery, eat healthy foods. Care for your incision as directed by your healthcare ... surgical site infection? Germs are everywhere. They’re on your skin, in the air, and on things you ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

move forward with your life as you honor the person you miss. Grief and Loss: The Process of ... grief and learning how to cope can help you heal and move forward with your life as you honor the

no longer make decisions. You can find advance directive forms specific to your state online ... depending on the plan. Are my wishes known? Advance directives, such as durable power of attorney for ... retirement; living will; advanced directive; healthcare decisions; assisted living; nursing home

provider for medicines, pain control, diet, activity, and wound care. Make sure to keep all your follow-up ... bruising at the site, call your healthcare provider right away. Shower carefully. Unless you’re

problems. Below are instructions to help you care for your shoulder when you are at home ... , arthritis, and rotator cuff problems. Below are instructions to help you care for your shoulder when ... arthroscopy postsurgical care;shoulder arthroscopy recovery;86463

Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of ... your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions