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The Parts of the Breast ... Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. But they all share the same features. You can learn about the ... can learn what's normal for your breasts. Areola. A dark circle of skin that surrounds the

and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. Clean around the exit site by going around in circles ... . Apply the transparent or gauze dressing over the exit site. Seal all the edges of the dressing ... Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter;midline catheter;61060

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... at the surgical site. The surgical site is a cut the surgeon makes in the skin to do the surgery ... surgical site infection? Germs are everywhere. They’re on your skin, in the air, and on things you ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... follow all the guidelines you are given and still don’t feel well, tell your provider. Some changes ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Incision Care Abdomen ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... ;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

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*Ankle Circles ... using range of motion. Before beginning the exercise, read through all the instructions. While ... 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

with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... drainage at the incision sites Development of an ulcer (sore) at the incision sites Numbness or

This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... Site Identify the areas of your body that can be used as an injection site. Your abdomen, thighs ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Understanding Paying for LTC, Home Health Care, Hospice ... , or through other public or private sources. Most hospice care programs are provided to the ... -Term Care, Home Healthcare, and Hospice Care The cost for long-term care and home healthcare ... home health care;home health care services;home health services;payment home health care;payment hospice care;long-term care;p00612

*ALL Ch ... are made and mature in the bone marrow. With ALL, large numbers of abnormal, immature white blood are ... blood can’t do its job. In this way, ALL affects all of the blood cells. This can lead to problems ... 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

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Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... providers call these infections surgical site infections (SSIs) because they occur on the part of the ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

*ALL Diagnosis ... tests: Blood tests These are often the first tests done to diagnose ALL. Blood is taken from your ... the leukemia cells. This can be used to see if you have ALL and which subtype you have. It takes a ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

*CT Scan of the Pancreas ... , an X-ray beam moves in a circle around your body. This allows many different views of the same part ... all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and supplements that you are ... p07692;CT Scan of the Pancreas

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cord. The CSF is sent to a lab to be tested. This test is often used for people with ALL because ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

If you have a deep cut, need minor surgery, or have the flu, where do you go for care ... difference in terms of convenience and the cost of care. Keep in mind, if you have a true emergency ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

*ALL Tx ... important to take the time you need to make the best decision for you, ALL treatment tends to be ... started very soon after diagnosis. Types of treatment for ALL  Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

push on the plunger until one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an ... press the plunger all the way in to release the medicine. Leave the syringe in place for 10 seconds. Correctly dispose of the entire syringe. ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care

tests to give you this information. Talk with your health care provider about all of your options ... . Before the Procedure Your health care provider will explain what happens during the procedure. He or