Home Care Nursing Practice: Concepts and ApplicationHome Care Nursing Practice is a practical text and reference that provides guidelines for nurses managing complex patient care in a home environment. It addresses the basic concepts of home care nursing, common clinical conditions found in the home, patient education, and life span coverage packaged in a comprehensive, consistent format. |
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... dressing because good hand- washing will help keep your wound clean and prevent the spread of germs . 2. Keep all your medical supplies in a clean area ; boxes of dressings , gloves , and other medical supplies may be stored in a clean ...
... dressing because good hand- washing will help keep your wound clean and prevent the spread of germs . 2. Keep all your medical supplies in a clean area ; boxes of dressings , gloves , and other medical supplies may be stored in a clean ...
Page 253
... dressings that are commonly used to protect skin against friction . Equipment 1. Hydrocolloid dressing and transparent adhesive film ( see Appendix XIV - II ) 2. Hypoallergernic tape 3. Plastic sheet or towel 4. Disposable nonsterile ...
... dressings that are commonly used to protect skin against friction . Equipment 1. Hydrocolloid dressing and transparent adhesive film ( see Appendix XIV - II ) 2. Hypoallergernic tape 3. Plastic sheet or towel 4. Disposable nonsterile ...
Page 255
... dressing . Assess the drainage on the old dressing ; then discard the dressing in a plastic trash bag . 5. Clean and irrigate the wound as ordered by the physician . Clean from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area ...
... dressing . Assess the drainage on the old dressing ; then discard the dressing in a plastic trash bag . 5. Clean and irrigate the wound as ordered by the physician . Clean from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area ...
Contents
DEVELOPING THE PLAN Teaching Strategies and Tools 109 | 3 |
Contemporary Home Care Advanced Practice Nurses 30 Implementing Student Learning | 13 |
Future Trends 467 Survey of Alternative | 17 |
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