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…
Insertion of a Nasogastric Tube
Definition Inserting a nasogastric tube (NG) is a critical nursing procedure used for gastric decompression, feeding, medication…
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 Ear Irrigation
Definition An ear irrigation is the washing of the external auditory canal with a stream of liquid. Purposes Contraindications Solutions Used…
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 Postnatal Assessment and Examination
Definition Postnatal assessment and examination of the mother refers to observing and noting her physical, physiological, and emotional…
Providing Perineal Care
Definition Providing perineal care also known as peri-care is a fundamental nursing procedure that involves cleansing the genital and anal…
Assisting in Insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (Copper-T)
Definition Inserting an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)—commonly known as an IUD—is a clinical procedure performed by trained…
Assisting in Removal of (IUCD) Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
Explore IUCD contraception: a nurse-supported, long-acting reversible method that prevents pregnancy by altering uterine conditions. Copper…
Assisting with Insertion of Intrauterine Bakri Balloon/ Balloon Tamponade
Definition Bakri balloon insertion is a procedure used for temporary control or reduction of postpartum hemorrhage when conservative…
Teaching Postnatal Exercises
Definition Postnatal exercises are designed to help new mothers recover strength, restore posture, and support emotional well-being after…
Immediate Postoperative: Nursing Care of Caesarean Section Mother
The immediate postoperative period covers the first 24 hours after surgery and includes the time in which the patient remains in the post…
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…
Breast care During Breastfeeding Period
Breastfeeding is the process by which human milk is fed to a baby by hand or pumped and fed to the infant. Breast milk may be from the breast…
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…
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…
Performing Mental Status Examination
Definition Mental status examination (AMSE) is an assessment of general motor behavior, thought and emotional functioning, along with…
Assisting with Narcoanalysis/ Abreactive Therapy
Definition Narcoanalysis, also known as Abreactive Therapy, is a psychotherapeutic technique that involves administering sedative drugs to…
Psychotherapy: Assisting Patient
Definition Individual psychotherapy is the treatment of emotional and personality problems or disorders by using psychological means. The…
Chemical Chemotherapy: Preparing Patient and Assisting
Definition Convulsive therapy by inhalation of a chemical substance, indoklon or hexafluorodiethyl ether for the treatment of mental illness,…
Care of Patient with a Chest Tube Inserted in Thoracic Cavity
Definition A chest tube is inserted in thoracic cavity to maintain respiratory function and hemodynamic stability of a patient. Indications…
Prevention of Burn Contractures
A burn contractures is an area of skin that has undergone excessive scaring as a result of healing from a deep burn injury. Contractures can…
Electroconvulsive Therapy: Preparing a patient and assisting
Definition Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a physical therapy, in which there is an application of electrical current to the temporal…
Assisting with Recreational Therapy
Definition Recreational therapy is a type of therapy that uses leisure activities to help meet the physical and emotional needs of patients…
Blood Transfusion Reactions and Nursing Management
Blood transfusion reactions occur when a recipient’s immune system reacts negatively to transfused blood. These reactions can range from…
Assisting with Group Therapy
Definition Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists treat a group of patients together as a group. Purposes…
Care of patient Undergoing Chemotherapy
Introduction Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill tumor cells. Antineoplastic agents are used in an attempt to destroy tumor cells by…
Fluid Resuscitation in Burns Care
Definition Fluid resuscitation in a burns unit refers to the administration of fluids to patients with severe burns to prevent burn shock and…
Assisting with Hypnosis Therapy
Definition Hypnosis therapy, or hypnotherapy, is a form of complementary treatment that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to…
Patient in Burns Unit: Admission and Initial Management
Definition It refers to admitting a patient with burns directly to the unit to resolve the immediate problems resulting from burn injury.…
Assisting with Relaxation Therapy
Description Relaxation in psychology is the emotional state of a living being of low tension in which there is an absence of arousal…