by Fi Nursing Services | Sep 29, 2020 | Care Guide
Gather equipment. Explain the procedure to the patient Assist patient into a supine position with legs spread and feet together Open catheterization kit and catheter Prepare a sterile field, apply sterile gloves Check balloon for patency. Generously coat the distal...
by Fi Nursing Services | Sep 11, 2020 | Care Guide
We commit ourselves to work diligently. We’d hope that all nurses are committed to what they do, but what does it really mean? Being a nurse is not purely transactional, so we really need to be committed professionals don’t we? When you tell people you’re a nurse, one...
by Fi Nursing Services | Sep 11, 2020 | Care Guide
Nutritional status refers to the condition of the body attributed to dietary input, levels of nutrients and the body’s ability to maintain and balance nutrient levels to function normally. Meeting basic nutrition needs is therefore crucial to the maintenance of health...
by Fi Nursing Services | Sep 11, 2020 | Care Guide
Urinary catheterization is the process of draining the bladder by inserting an indwelling flexible catheter into the bladder through the urethra. The catheter allows urine to flow through it into an attached drainage bag. Depending on the type of catheter used and the...
by Fi Nursing Services | Aug 31, 2020 | Care Guide
As the most commonly performed assistive care task, transferring and moving patients with limited or no mobility from one place to another is also the most inherently dangerous maneuver for both the caregiver and the patient. Improper lifting and transfer techniques...
