Introduction to Care
Learning How to Do a Health Assessment When I worked as a home health nurse and received a new patient
Did I Mean What I Said or Say What I Meant? When two people have a conversation, both come with
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
Vital Signs Each time you call a doctor to report a concern about your family member’s health, expect a question
Abnormal Breath Sounds Noisy Breathing Normal breathing is quiet. When breathing is noisy, it’s considered an abnormal breath sound and
Using Proper Body Mechanics Knowing and using proper body mechanics helps you avoid hurting yourself. Without them, one wrong move
Too Many Specialties Complicate Treatment I am concerned that the specialization of medicine is leading to a decrease in the
