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How to perform chest auscultation and interpret the findings
网页2020年1月6日 · Ask the patient to move their right arm to the side so the right lateral chest can be assessed (Fig 4c). Starting with the upper lobe move to the middle lobe, and finally the lower lobe at the bottom (Ferns and West, 2008). Repeat on the left side where the lung is made up of an upper lobe and lower lobe.
Postoperative care 1: principles of monitoring ... - Nursing Times
网页050613 Principles of monitoring postoperative patients. Observing a collective moment of silence when a patient dies is valuable for both staff and the bereaved. This initiative won the Critical and Emergency Care Nursing category in the 2023 Nursing Times Awards. A bespoke course and educational package were created to develop specialist ...
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
网页2022年3月15日 · Depress the plunger slowly at a rate of 1ml/10 seconds; this aids absorption of the drug and reduces pain (Lister et al, 2020). Wait for 10 seconds to allow the drug to diffuse into the tissue, then quickly withdraw the needle (Lister et al, 2020). Apply a plaster over the puncture site if required.
Administering Drugs via a Subcutaneous Injection - Nursing Times
网页2018年8月28日 · The subcutaneous route allows drugs such as insulin and heparin to be absorbed slowly over a period of time. Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk of complications. This is the second article in a two-part series on injection techniques. (2018) Injection technique 2: administering drugs via ...
Essential critical care skills 3: arterial line care - Nursing Times
网页2021年12月13日 · Arterial lines are used to monitor arterial blood pressure continuously, so it is essential to understand normal and abnormal arterial pressure waveforms; these are shown in Fig 1. Arterial pressure waveforms are obtained by attaching the arterial line to a transducer (Fig 2). A transducer is a device that converts one energy form to another ...
Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide
网页2020年1月6日 · A-G stands for airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure, further information and goals. This offers a systematic approach to patient assessments. The ability to perform an A-G assessment is a key nursing skill. Re-assessing regularly will help nurses detect deterioration early. Abstract The A-G method is a systematic and structured ...
Communication skills 1: benefits of effective ... - Nursing Times
网页2017年11月20日 · It can boost nurses’ self-confidence and job satisfaction, as well as reduce workplace stress. It is important to reflect on how you communicate and work at improving any weak areas. Communication skills 2: overcoming the barriers to effective communication. Communication 4: the influence of appearance and environment.
Assessing the pulse rate in adult patients - Nursing Times
网页2015年8月31日 · Assessing the pulse is a common procedure and an important aspect of many nursing interventions; it should always be done with care and reassessed as needed. Assessment should always be taken seriously, with any deviations from the norm reported to a senior clinician, and pulse rate, rhythm and strength must always be documented.
Medicines administration 1: understanding routes of ... - Nursing …
网页2020年4月24日 · via skin, eyes, ears, nose, vagina, rectum, lungs (inhaled) The oral route is the most frequently used route of medicines administration and is the most convenient and cost-effective (Dougherty and Lister, 2015). Although solid-dose forms such as tablets and capsules have a high degree of drug stability and provide accurate dosage, the oral ...