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Burn Care for Underserved Communities: A Certified Burn Nurse’s Perspective

Minority Nurse

This individual time also provides an expanded role for the burn nurse, often taking on the caretaker and trusted confidant role. However, burn nurses should know the differences in presentation for full-thickness burns and skin injuries in light versus dark-complected patients.

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Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms

Daily Nurse

To find a diagnosis, practitioners are responsible for recognizing the concerns of the parents or caretakers and analyzing the available evidence in addition to a workup that includes a neurological exam, EEG, and MRI.

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How the Public’s Perception of Nursing Impacts the Profession

Nurse.com

This originated from the idea that women were natural caretakers, and nursing became an extension of this societal standard. Nursing has historically been presented with several narratives that they have continuously worked to overcome. Nursing was considered a secondary role to the traditionally male doctor.

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What are the Signs of Lung Cancer?

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

It’s rare for symptoms to present in the early stages of cancer so detecting the signs of lung cancer does mean keeping an eye out for symptoms, but it also means evaluating your risk, and getting tested, maybe even regularly, with your doctor. Getting tested for lung cancer early is the key. Detecting Lung Cancer.

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Benefits of Hospice for Patients with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease

Traditions Health

Hospice provides emotional support to families and caretakers, helping them adjust to caring for a loved one who has reached the end of life. Enlisting Hospice for Support Caring for a loved one who is suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s disease often presents many challenges.

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Common Questions About Hospice Care

Traditions Health

In addition, home care aides may also be present to assist with personal care services such as bathing and grooming. In addition to focusing on the comfort and physical health of the patient, hospice care also considers the spiritual support and the needs of caretakers and family members as well.