Medical
What Is a Medication When the doctor asks you what medication you take, he needs a complete list. To help
Changing an Ostomy Appliance Steps To Follow to Change an Appliance Wash hands, put on gloves, gather equipment and supplies,
Three Ways to Perform Surgery The most common type of feeding tube is the gastrostomy (G) tube. A surgeon places
Inserting an NG Tube Help your family member to sit up or raise the head of their bed to at
Monitoring Vital Signs and Understanding the Respiratory Rate The purpose of the respiratory system is to bring in fresh oxygen
Monitoring Vital Signs and Understanding the Pulse One of the blood’s primary functions is to carry oxygen to all body
Monitoring Vital Signs and Understanding Core Body Temperature Most people consider the average body temperature to be 98.6oF (37oC). Normal,
Monitoring Your Vital Signs and Understanding Your Blood Pressure Your blood pressure has two numbers: Systolic blood pressure (top
Monitoring Your Metabolism Metabolism is how we convert food into energy and use that energy to make the body function
CBC – Complete Blood Count A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is one of the most common tests ordered. The test’s
Relieve Pressure on the Skin – Rotate Pressure Areas Lift and turn your family member away from areas where boney
The Importance of Understanding Lab Values Why is understanding lab values an important skill for a caregiver? After all, the
