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If a patient is aware that you are counting his breaths they may alter the pattern. It is easy after you finish taking the pulse to count the respirations and the patient is not aware so they don't alter the pattern. This allows you to get a good measurement
If your patient is aware that you are taking respirations, they may breathe faster or slower to change results.
Is a patient in a induced coma aware of her surrounding.
No, not that anyone is aware of.
Locked-in syndrome is the condition that results in a patient being aware but unable to move.
Communication within a hospital or medical facility is extremely important. A patient's condition, care plans, and possible medication Allergies all play a significant role in one's health. It is important that all care takers are well aware of everything having to do with the patient, their lives are dependent upon it.
Because when a patient is aware of what your doing it tends to make them change their breathing pattern
I would suggest only doing so if prescribed but yes Norco and Dilaudid can be used together for severe pain. Be aware they can lower your blood pressure and your respirations.
A patient with pressure sores will be dependent on the nursing staff to provide their care. Each shift needs to be aware of the plan of care so that the patient receives adequate treatment around the clock.
A patient with pressure sores will be dependent on the nursing staff to provide their care. Each shift needs to be aware of the plan of care so that the patient receives adequate treatment around the clock.
Visual field tests (perimetry) can detect blind spots in a patient's field of vision before the patient is aware of them. Certain defects may indicate glaucoma.
safety EDIT: It is not important to the a defensive driver, it is important to be an AWARE driver. You can be defensive and still have issues (driving 40 mph on the 70mph freeway is overdefensive) BE AWARE, especial for those on motorcycles!