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DNE 111: Foundations of Nursing (III)

Foundations of Nursing (III) topics, notes and separate lesson pages for Diploma in Nursing (Extension) students and nursing professionals in Uganda.

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Foundations of Nursing (III)

Topic: Perform specialized nursing care

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PERFORM SHORTENING AND REMOVAL OF DRAINSShortening and removal of drains refers to the process of adjusting or cutting to an appropriate length and...
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Perform Colostomy CareColostomy is the surgical procedure of creating of an opening (ie. Stoma) into the colon intestine through...
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Prepare For Abdominis Paracentesis (Abdominal Tapping)Abdominal paracentesis is a sterile surgical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the peritoneal...
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Prepare For Lumbar PunctureLumbar puncture is a sterile procedure in which a spinal needle is inserted, between the third and fourth...
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Perform Gastronomy FeedingGastronomy Feeding is feeding of a patient by means of an opening directly into the stomach through the...
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Carry Out Gastric LavageGastric lavage is the process of cleaning out stomach contents.
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Perform Tracheostomy CareA tracheostomy is a surgical procedure usually either temporary or permanent that involves creating an...
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OpthalmologyOphthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders...
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CARE OF THE PATIENT’S EYESCare of the patient's eyes includes a range of procedures and practices aimed at maintaining the...
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CARE OF THE PATIENT’S EYESCare of the patient's eyes includes a range of procedures and practices aimed at maintaining the...
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CARE OF THE PATIENT’S EYESCare of the patient's eyes includes a range of procedures and practices aimed at maintaining the...
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CARE OF THE PATIENT’S EYESCare of the patient's eyes includes a range of procedures and practices aimed at maintaining the...
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Care of The Patients earsEar irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or sterile saline.
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Peri-Operative carePeri-Operative care is the care rendered to a patient before, during and after the surgery.
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Peri-Operative carePeri-Operative care is the care rendered to a patient before, during and after the surgery.
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Peri-Operative carePeri-Operative care is the care rendered to a patient before, during and after the surgery.
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Post-Operative Nursing CarePost-operative nursing care refers to the specialized care provided to patients following a surgical...
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Orthopedic Nursing CareOrthopedic care is concerned with preventing, recognizing, and treating injuries, diseases, and ailments...
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Orthopedic Nursing CareOrthopedic care is concerned with preventing, recognizing, and treating injuries, diseases, and ailments...
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Traction in NursingTraction is a pull exerted on the part of the limb against a pull of compared strength in the opposite...
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Prepare For Neural AssessmentNeurological examination is a type of patient assessment which aims at detecting the functions of the...
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Assessment of the Mentally IllA mental health assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a person's emotional, cognitive, and behavioral...
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Wound DressingWound dressing is a method of carrying out surgical dressing and operative treatment with an aim to prevent...
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Wound DressingWound dressing is a method of carrying out surgical dressing and operative treatment with an aim to prevent...
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Wound DressingWound dressing is a method of carrying out surgical dressing and operative treatment with an aim to prevent...
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SUTURING OF THE WOUNDSuturing is the process of closing a wound by stitching the wound edges together using a surgical needle and...
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Under water seal drainageUnder water seal drainage is a system that allows drainage of the pleural space using an airtight system to...