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, circle the days of your period. This will help identify the weeks of your cycle. PMS ... the chart, circle the days of your period. This will help identify the weeks of your cycle.

will place drops in your eye. These are to widen (dilate) the black circle in your eye (the pupil). The ... . Why might I need cataract surgery? Eye care providers will remove a cataract if it keeps you

This video shows how to take care of your newborn's umbilical cord until it falls off. Caring ... their umbilical cord. Fasten the diaper tabs on top of the fold to hold it in place. ... A90850; image only; newborn care; umbilical cord

water by sticking your elbow into it. Place your baby into the plastic tub on their back making sure ... tub by placing one hand behind their head and one hand in between their legs. Wrap your baby in a ... A90932; image only; infant care; bathing an infant; infant safety

This video shows the steps for placing an NG tube for your baby. Placing an NG Tube for a Baby ... places. Wrap a piece of tape around the tube where it lies in the middle of their belly to mark the spot

down onto your bed and place a pillow between your legs. Make sure your injured leg and hip are on ... top of the pillow. Gently lie down on your side, keeping the pillow between your legs. Place your ... A90862;image only;hip care;hip replacement surgery;joint replacement;hip safety

When Kids are in Intensive Care ... Intensive care is needed for children who have had certain types of major surgery: heart ... operations, organ transplants, or neurosurgery. Intensive Care for Children What is intensive ... intensive care;intensive care surgery;intensive care unit;icu;children;NICU;P03021;PICU

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

your right arm and let it hang straight down. Slowly begin to swing your right arm in a small circle ... . Gradually make the circle bigger if you can. Change direction after 1 minute of motion. Next

. Remove the gauze from the package, touching only the corners. Place it over the wound. Tape the gauze ... A90853; Step-by-Step: Changing a Wound Dressing; wound care

*Cast Care ... wrist or elbow. Cast Types and Care Instructions What is a cast? A cast holds a broken ... bone in place as it heals. Casts also help prevent or decrease muscle contractions, and are effective ... cast care;cast type;Short leg hip spica cast;Abduction boot cast;cast instructions;p02750

Lying flat on your back, place a pillow between your legs. Bend your knees so your feet are flat on ... leg or hip is on the bottom. Place one hand on the mattress and straighten your legs with your feet

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Here are the steps for sizing the opening of your stoma. Stoma Care: Sizing the Opening The ... piece. Slowly, peel the backing off the barrier. Carefully place the barrier over the stoma. Press the ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Sizing the Opening; A90946; stoma

catheter in place, the nurse will teach you how to take care of the catheter at home. Be sure to ask any ... prevent blood clots. Move your feet in a circle or up and down 10 to 30 times an hour to improve blood ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity ... checklist;po1001a;82490;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedures;Postsurgical Checklist;after-care

Here are the steps for irrigating your stoma. Stoma Care: How to Irrigate You should be sitting ... clamp. Making sure the clamp is closed, slide the cone into your stoma. Once the cone is in place ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: How to Irrigate; A90949; stoma

press the plunger all the way in to release the medicine. Leave the syringe in place for 10 seconds. Correctly dispose of the entire syringe. ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care

Here are the steps for preparing to irrigate your stoma. Stoma Care: Preparing to Irrigate ... instructed. Sit next to the toilet and put on the irrigation sleeve. To do so, place the round ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Preparing to Irrigate; A90948; stoma

Here are the steps for changing the pouch for your stoma. Stoma Care: Changing the Pouch Sit on ... an outer ring. If so, peel only the center backing off. Carefully place the barrier over the stoma ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Changing the Pouch; A90947; stoma

uncovering the suction valve. Keep the catheter in place for no longer than five seconds at a time ... A90942; image only; trachea; tracheostomy care; tube suctioning