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What are some tasks that the nurse performs when examining a patient's wound?
What are some tasks that the nurse performs when examining a patient's wound?
The nurse uses cotton to clean the patient's wound, adjusts the telescope for better visualization, and examines the specimen under the microscope.
What is the purpose of aseptic techniques used by the nurse?
What is the purpose of aseptic techniques used by the nurse?
The nurse practices aseptic techniques to prevent the transmission of pathogens, monitor the patient's blood glucose levels, and assess the electrolyte balance.
What are some key responsibilities of a nurse during patient care?
What are some key responsibilities of a nurse during patient care?
The nurse performs a wide range of tasks, including wound care, specimen examination, aseptic technique practices, glucose monitoring, and electrolyte balance assessment.
Why is it important for the nurse to use aseptic techniques during patient care?
Why is it important for the nurse to use aseptic techniques during patient care?
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Nurse's wound care tasks
Nurse's wound care tasks
Cleaning the wound with cotton, adjusting a visualization tool, and examining the wound sample under a microscope.
Purpose of aseptic technique
Purpose of aseptic technique
Prevent infection by reducing pathogen transmission during patient care.
Nurse's patient care responsibilities (general)
Nurse's patient care responsibilities (general)
Assisting patients with medical needs, like giving medicine and monitoring vital signs.
Nurse's role in specimen collection
Nurse's role in specimen collection
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Importance of aseptic techniques
Importance of aseptic techniques
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Nurse's role in patient safety
Nurse's role in patient safety
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Nurse's overall role in patient care
Nurse's overall role in patient care
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