Discontinuing an Intravenous Infusion
Definition Discontinuing an intravenous infusion (IV) is a routine yet critical nursing procedure that must be done with precision to prevent…
Performing a Bladder Irrigation
Definition Performing a bladder irrigation is a therapeutic nursing procedure used to flush the bladder with a sterile solution. It helps…
Assessment of gastrointestinal system
Introduction As the gastrointestinal system (GI) is very much linked to other body systems, assessment of its disorders is a major part of a…
Administration of Blood: Blood Transfusion
Definition Administration of blood or blood components is a critical nursing procedure that requires precision, vigilance, and adherence to…
Insertion of a Nasogastric Tube
Definition Inserting a nasogastric tube (NG) is a critical nursing procedure used for gastric decompression, feeding, medication…
Performing Catheter Care
Definition Performing catheter care is essential for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and maintaining patient…
Administration of nasogastric tube feeding
Definition Administering nasogastric tube feeding (NG) is a vital nursing procedure used to deliver nutrition, fluids, or medications directly…
Managing and preventing Orthostatic Hypotension
Introduction Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from a sitting or lying position. Many…
Feeding through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube
Definition Feeding through a gastrostomy (G-tube) or jejunostomy (J-tube) is a vital nursing procedure used to deliver nutrition, fluids, and…
Removing an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Removing an indwelling urinary catheter (commonly called a Foley catheter) is a standard nursing procedure that must be done with care to…
Administration of Total Parenteral Nutrition
Definition Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a life-sustaining medical therapy that delivers complete nutrition intravenously, bypassing the…
Applying a Condom Catheter
Definition Applying a condom catheter also known as a male external catheter is a non-invasive method for managing urinary incontinence in…
Performing a Test Feed
Performing a test feed is a clinical procedure used to assess a newborn or infant’s ability to suck, swallow, and breathe in coordination…
Assessment of eye
Definition Assessment of eye is a vital component of both general physical and neurological examinations. It helps detect visual impairments,…
Performing a Bowel wash/ Colonic Lavage
Definition Colonic lavage, also known as colonic irrigation/bowel wash is a procedure that uses water to cleanse the colon or large intestine.…
Insulin Pump: Assisting with Placement and use
Description An insulin pump is a small, computerized device that can deliver insulin every few minutes in tiny amounts throughout the day as…
Performing Colostomy Care
Definition Colostomy care refers to cleaning of the stoma area using warm water and dry wipes to gently clean around the stoma.A colostomy is…
Performing Eye Irrigation
Definition Performing eye irrigation is a fundamental nursing procedure used to flush out foreign bodies, chemicals, or infectious material…
Performing colostomy Irrigation
Performing colostomy irrigation involves instilling water through a stoma to regulate bowel movements, promoting predictable evacuation and…
Performing a Urinary Catheterization
Definition Performing urinary catheterization is a fundamental nursing procedure used to drain the bladder when a patient is unable to void…
Performing a Gastric Lavage or stomach wash
Definition Performing gastric lavage also known as a stomach wash is a critical emergency procedure used to remove toxic substances, blood, or…
Using Insulin Pens and Pen Needles
Description An insulin pens are used to inject insulin for the treatment of diabetes. It is of the size and shape of a large marker and…
Performing gastric suctioning
Definition Performing gastric suctioning also known as nasogastric decompression is a critical nursing procedure used to remove stomach…
Assessment of Cardiovascular System
Introduction Assessment of cardiovascular system is a very important part of a nurse’s daily patient care. A good knowledge of the…
Assessment of Ear, Nose and Throat
Introduction Assessing the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) is a fundamental part of a head-to-toe physical examination and is especially important…
Performing a venipuncture for Intravenous therapy
Definition Venipuncture is the process of puncturing a vein with needle for obtaining intravenous access for the purpose intravenous therapy…
Providing ROM (Range of Motion) Exercises
Definition Range of Motion (ROM) exercises are therapeutic movements designed to maintain or improve the flexibility and mobility of joints.…
Performing Ear Irrigation
Definition An ear irrigation is the washing of the external auditory canal with a stream of liquid. Purposes Contraindications Solutions Used…
Post- Mastectomy Exercises
Definition Exercises are done by patients who have undergone mastectomy or surgical removal of one or both breasts to avoid possible movement…
Admitting a patient in Psychiatric Unit
Definition Admission of a client in a psychiatric unit refers to the process of allowing and facilitating a patient to stay in the hospital…
Discharging a Patient from Psychiatric Unit
Definition Discharge of a client in a psychiatric unit refers to the process of formally releasing a patient from inpatient psychiatric care…
History Collection in Psychiatric Patients
Definition A psychiatric history is the result of a medical process, where a clinician working in the field of mental health systemically…
History Collection of Substance Dependent Patients
Description History collection for substance-dependent patients is a crucial step in understanding their addiction patterns, identifying…