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. Palliative care Palliative care focuses on making the person more comfortable physically, emotionally ... anxiety and depression. Palliative care and resources may be available r in the hospital, clinic, or at

push on the plunger until one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an ... alcohol wipe. Use the index and middle fingers of one hand to gently pinch up a bit of skin. With the ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care

even be done at a disaster site. It depends on the extent of your illness or injury. In many cases ... palliative or hospice care. You may have this care if you are recovering from a serious accident or ... 84671;understanding health care facilities;health care facilities;health care providers;primary ... care physician;physician, primary care;doctor, primary care;hospital;emergency room;er;urgent care

and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. Clean around the exit site by going around in circles ... Dressing on Your Midline Catheter You are going home with a midline catheter. This small, soft tube ... Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter;midline catheter;61060

versus cure and treatment. Hospice is a type of palliative care. It provides services to improve the ... Detailed information on important decisions to be made when a child is dying, including the ... ;organ donation;funeral arrangements;palliative hospice care

want to know that the surgeon is ready to concentrate on your procedure. When you board a jetliner for ... interested in everything going on around you. Concentration focuses that attention on a specific ... concentration;focus;attention span

in your eye changes shape to focus light directly on the back of your eye (the retina). But as you ... , . Bifocals correct near and far vision ("bi" means two). A small half-circle in the lower part

family. If a loved one is going to be cared for at home, the family should understand what care is ... . It's a normal part of good medical care. Hospice is a type of palliative care used when disease ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

. The surgery may be used in one of these ways:  Potentially curative surgery. If all of the ... be used to cure the cancer. Palliative surgery. Palliative care is treatment that’s done to

on the area being treated. A small amount of damage may also occur in healthy tissue. As each person ... have any. Talk with your cancer care team about any or all possible side effects before the

Choosing a Fitness Facility ... which facility to join. Gyms and health clubs are not all alike. Some places emphasize focus on ... other major investment—by keeping your eye on your goals. If you know what you want to get out of a

ALL cells. There's a risk that ALL cells will invade your central nervous system (CNS). The ... and formed to fit this shape and focus on the tumor. This helps limit damage to nearby healthy tissue ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*Self Care After Birth ... Caring for Yourself After Birth ... pregnancy. You can reach this goal by cutting out high-fat snacks. Focus on a diet with plenty of ... adjustment to a new baby easier. You and your partner can focus on your needs and the needs of your baby ... maternal care;postpartum care;p02693

care. Many people avoid thinking about or getting a living will. People tend to think that ... together a living will, you should think about the types of life-sustaining care you would want. These

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... treatment you have will put some limits on what you eat and drink. A dietitian will work with you ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Incision Care Abdomen ... soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... . Loosen the tape by pulling gently toward the incision. Remove the dressing one layer at a time ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

, buttocks, and the backs of your upper arms. After using one injection site, be sure to switch to a ... new one next time you need insulin. On your abdomen, make sure no injection site is within a three ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Focus on Health - September 2018 ... half a pound over 3 years. September 2018 Fruit Juice Is a Sneaky Culprit Behind Weight Gain ... to new research, drinking just 1 glass of 100% fruit juice every day leads to gaining close to half a

*Ankle Circles ... ______ calf on a rolled-up towel, use your foot to draw circles in both directions. Or leading with your big ... Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles. Foot and Ankle ... 82384;Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles;Rehabilitation;Foot;ankle;or1056a

healthcare team will schedule your first follow-up visit. Be sure your appointment is on a day that you ... visit. This will be about a week after the procedure. This provider will check the site where the