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*Kidney Failure Self Care ... follow all the guidelines you are given and still don’t feel well, tell your provider. Some changes ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

Preparing Your Family for a New Baby ... be just for your older child. Ideally both parents will be able to have their own times. You may ... already spend a lot of time with your children at home. But it can be helpful for them to have this ... newborn care;newborn preparations;P02696

community level , you may be advised to avoid crowds and to keep your distance from others. This can ... yourself and those around you, according to your community standards. If you have a loved one in a

family and have your kids help you make a meal for them. Suggest that your children buy a gift for an ... December can be stressful. But you and your family can adopt some new traditions that may

*ALL Ch ... talking with others who also have a child with cancer may help you and your family cope. Some helpful ... help you cope with the changes cancer brings to you, your child, and your family. Learning about and ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

that your surgeon and other healthcare providers will do all they can to take good care of you ... have a family member or friend to serve this role and you want help, tell the healthcare providers ... 40988;Be involved in your health care: when you're having surgery;skin care before surgery;surgical care;surgery instructions

When You Have Diabetes It's mostly up to you to control your blood sugar. But your diabetes ... . Your team is likely to include: A primary care provider. This might be your regular healthcare ... 89515;Getting Support When You Have Diabetes;diabetes support;diabetes support groups;diabetes help

you’re given. Be sure to:  Tell your healthcare provider about any medicines you take. This includes ... stopping them. Plan to have an adult family member or friend there to give you a ride home after ... 88450;gen1057;having hernia surgery traditional repair;having hernia surgery with a traditional

you about your continued care. This includes ways to lower your risk for atherosclerosis. You also may ... the procedure, make sure to tell the medical team if you: Have had any recent changes in your

gift jar, keep adding a round of all 5 ingredients, in these amounts, until you have enough to fill ... adding a round of all five ingredients until you have enough to fill the jar. Vegetable ... recipe;gift;food gift;dip;snack;301

*ICU Family Support ... . Intensive Care Unit (ICU): What You Can Do for Your Loved One Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as ... . This helps protect your loved one's privacy and saves time for nurses. Also, you can help make ... 83284;Intensive Care Unit ICU What You Can Do for Your Loved One;icu, what you can do for your loved one;icu, care of loved one family member

doctor says you are ready. Follow-up care Make sure you keep all of your follow-up ... sample of the fluid from around your heart may be sent to a lab for testing. You may have a chest X-ray

. For a gift jar, keep adding a round of all 4 ingredients, in these amounts, until you fill the jar ... Keep this on hand for a quick meal, or prepare in batches to give as gifts. Base for a ... recipe;gift;food gift;hummus;chickpeas;nonfat sour cream

if I give my baby to a safe surrender site? If you have decided to surrender your baby, don’t leave ... medical history. Once you hand over your baby, they are given any medical care as needed. Your baby ... 90749;safe surrender;safe surrender law;safe haven;newborn care;newborn safety

teach you or a family member how to take care of your incision at home. Make sure you understand the ... After surgery, there are steps you can take to help with your recovery. You may have been an ... instructions;post-op infections;surgical site care;discharge;discharge instructions;pre-op checklist;pre op checklist ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity

Vaccines for You and Your Family ... advised vaccines. What Vaccines Should You and Your Family Have? Many diseases can be prevented ... by vaccines. The CDC has vaccine schedules for adults and children. You and your family can use

blood calcium (hypercalcemia). This can lead to problems all over your body. To treat the problem ... . Follow all instructions and ask questions as needed. Have all of your presurgery questions answered

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... surgical site infection? Anyone can have a surgical site infection. Your risk is higher if you ... plain soap the night before and the day of your surgery. Follow all instructions you're given. You ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

until your healthcare provider says you are ready. Follow-up care Make sure you keep all of ... provider Before your procedure, tell your healthcare provider: What medicines you take. This

Keep Your Child Safe from Medical Errors ... from while taking this medicine? If you have any questions about the directions on your child's ... evidence. Make sure you know who is in charge of your child's care. This is especially important ... medical errors;protect child medical errors;child's care;child's treatment;child's hospitalization;2584