| Basic Principles |
| Introduction |
| Roles and Responsibilities |
| Delegation |
| The Nursing Process |
| Communication |
| Medical Asepsis |
| Patient and Resident Rights |
| Conclusion |
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| Bathing |
| Introduction |
| Bathing |
| Bedbath |
| Bathing-The Male Patient |
| Massage |
| Bathing-The Female Patient |
| Conclusion |
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| Bedmaking |
| Introduction |
| Making the Occupied Bed |
| Conclusion |
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| Body Mechanics and Exercise |
| Introduction |
| Positioning and Transfer |
| Side Lying Position |
| Bed to Wheelchair |
| Exercise and Ambulation |
| Joint Motion |
| Assisted Ambulation |
| Conclusion |
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| Measurements |
| Introduction |
| Height and Weight |
| Intake and Output |
| Vital Signs |
| Temperature |
| Oral Temperature |
| Axillary Temperature |
| Rectal Temperature |
| Measuring Pulse |
| Apical |
| How to Measure Respiration |
| Measuring BP-2 Step Procedure |
| Measuring BP-1 Step Procedure |
| Conclusion |
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| Enteral Nutrition |
| Introduction |
| Feeding Tube Insertion |
| Enteral Feeding |
| Continuous Tube Feeding |
| Intermittent Feeding |
| Feeding Tube Irrigation |
| Feeding Tube Removal |
| Conclusion |
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| Ostomy Care |
| Introduction |
| Pouching an Enterostomy |
| Urinary Diversion |
| Conclusion |
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| Preoperative Nursing Care |
| Introduction |
| Preoperative Assessment |
| Nursing History |
| Physical Assessment |
| Family Support |
| Postoperative Exercise |
| PCA Instruction |
| Diaphragmatic Breathing |
| Incentive Spirometery |
| Controlled Coughing |
| Turning |
| Leg Exercise |
| Surgical Preparation |
| Conclusion |
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| Suctioning |
| Introduction |
| Oropharyngeal Suctioning |
| Nasotracheal Suctioning |
| Artificial Airway Suctioning |
| Suctioning by Endotracheal Tube |
| Conclusion |
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| Wound Care |
| Introduction |
| Sterile Gloving |
| Wound Assessment |
| Dressing Changes |
| Wet to Dry |
| Wound VAC |
| Conclusion |
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| Injections |
| Introduction |
| Preparing Injections |
| Medication for Ampule |
| Medication for Vial |
| Insulin |
| Subcutaneous Injections |
| Intradermal Injections |
| Intramuscular Injections |
| Conclusion |
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| Non-Parenteral Medications |
| Introduction |
| Topical Medications |
| Transdermal Patch |
| Measured Ointment |
| Eye Medications |
| Eye Drops |
| Eye Ointment |
| Ear Drops |
| Metered-Dose Inhaler |
| Rectal Suppositories |
| Conclusion |
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| Normal Elimination |
| Introduction |
| Bedpans and Urinals |
| Assisting With a Urinal |
| Assisting Standard Bedpan |
| Urinary Catheter Care |
| Condom Catheter |
| Administering an Enema |
| Conclusion |
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| Nutrition and Fluids |
| Introduction |
| Preparing for Meals |
| Serving Meal Trays |
| Feeding the Dependent Person |
| Conclusion |
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| Personal Hygiene and Grooming |
| Introduction |
| Oral Hygiene |
| The Unconscious Patient |
| Denture Care |
| Hair Care |
| Shampooing in Bed |
| Shaving |
| Nail and Foot Care |
| Dressing |
| Elastic Stockings |
| Conclusion |
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| Safety and Restraints |
| Introduction |
| Preventing Accidents and Falls |
| Vest Restraints |
| Extremity Restraint |
| Finger Control Mitten |
| Monitor Restraint Use |
| Conclusion |
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| Preventing & Treating Pressure Ulcers |
| Introductions |
| Records Review |
| The Braden Scale |
| After Total Assessment |
| Skin Assessment |
| Assess Documentation |
| Preventative Measures |
| Inspection |
| Skin Care |
| Position Change |
| Friction Relieving Devices |
| Treatment of Pressure Ulcers |
| Conclusion |
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| Managing Intravenous Fluid Therapy |
| Introduction |
| Regulating the Infusion |
| Changing IV Tubing & Fluid |
| Changing the Fluid |
| Changing IV Tubing |
| Changing IV Dressing |
| Conclusion |
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| Oxygenation |
| Introduction |
| Nasal Cannula or Mask |
| Applying Facemask |
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| Postoperative Nursing Care |
| Introduction |
| Postoperative Assessment |
| Pain Management |
| Promoting Postoperative Recovery |
| Conclusion |
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| Specimen Collection |
| Introduction |
| Mid-Stream Urine Collection |
| Fecal Occult Blood Testing |
| Gastroccult & pH Testing |
| Sputum Specimen |
| Wound Culture |
| Blood Glucose |
| Conclusion |
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| Urinary Catheter Management |
| Introduction |
| Indwelling Catheter Insertion |
| Collecting Sterile Urine |
| Indwelling Catheter |
| Straight Catheter |
| Removal of Indwelling Catheter |
| Conclusion |
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| Administering IV Fluid Therapy |
| Introduction |
| Initiating A peripheral IV |
| Troubleshooting IV Infusions |
| Dicontinuing IV Therapy |
| Conclusion |
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| Intravenous Medications |
| Introduction |
| Adding Medication to IV Fluid |
| Administering IV Piggyback |
| Mini-infusion Pump |
| Administering-IV Bolus |
| Conclusion |
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| Safe Medication Administration |
| Introduction |
| Preventing Medication Errors |
| The Right Medication |
| The Right Dose |
| The Right Time |
| The Right Patient |
| The Right Route |
| Administering Oral Medications |
| Documentation Of Medication |
| Conclusion |
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| Vascular Access |
| Introduction |
| Dressing Care |
| Blood Draws and Fluid Administration |
| Troubleshooting |
| Conclusion |
