What is Primary Health Care? A strong primary health care system is the to key improving the health of all community peoples and reducing health inequalities between different groups. Primary healthcare (PHC) is fundamental health care that is based on practical, scientifically sound, and universally acceptable methods and technology, which available and accessible to all […]
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What is Postoperative Bed? A postoperative bed or surgical bed is prepared for the patient who returns from the operating room or from another procedure that requires transfer into bed from the stretcher and sometimes from a wheelchair. The bed should be in a flat position. The bottom sheet may be covered with a cotton
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What is Chikungunya Disease? Chikungunya disease is a viral disease transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti and albopictus mosquitoes, containing the Chikungunya virus. The right diagnosis is important for the treatment of chikungunya affected patient. There is no cure for the disease and treatment is purely focused on relieving the symptoms. Most of the signs
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What is Chikungunya Fever? Chikungunya fever (CF) is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected Aedes mosquitoes that cause high-grade fever and severe joint pain. Other common signs and symptoms are muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue, and rash. Some symptoms are similar to Zika or dengue fever for that it is sometimes misdiagnosed in
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What is an Occupied Bed? An occupied bed is making the bed where the patient physically available in the bed or the bed is being retained for the patient. Soiled linen is infectious to the patient. If a patient is unable to move or leave the bed, you will need to change the bed sheets
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What is a Closed Bed in Nursing? The term “closed bed” is used to designate the hospital bed which remains empty until the admission of another patient. It is termed “closed bed making” because the top covers are so arranged the all linen beneath the spread is fully protected from dust and dirt. Principles of
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Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Leprosy Patient: Nurses play a vital role in leprosy treatment. Nurses apply evidence-based nursing interventions for leprosy-affected patients. They assist the leprosy patient from the first diagnosis to discharge follow up. They provide systemic care to the patient and enable them to develop better interaction with the patient. Nurses are
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What is Bed Making in Nursing? Bed making is one of the important nursing techniques to prepare various types of beds for patients or clients to ensure comfort and useful position for a particular condition. The bed is especially important for patients who are sick. The nurse plays an inevitable role to ensure comfort and
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Leprosy Disease: Leprosy disease is a chronic infection caused by the acid-fast bacillus Mycobacterium large. It mainly affects the superficial tissue especially the skin and peripheral nerve. Classification of leprosy disease is very important for its proper treatment. Misclassification increases the rate of relapse due to insufficient treatment if a Multibacillary patient is treated as
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What is Multidrug Therapy (MDT)? Using two or more anti-leprosy drugs in a combination of Rifampicin, Clofazimine, and Dapsone that prevents drug resistance is called Multidrug therapy (MDT). It remains highly effective for leprosy disease treatment and people are no longer infectious after the first monthly dose. It is proven that multidrug therapy (MDT) is
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