Daniela Castro
Registered Nurse
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How to
Store Urine for a Drug Test
There are a lot of reasons you might need to store urine for a future drug test. Maybe you asked a friend to step in and provide a clean sample. Or maybe you want to store a clean sample of your own urine for future use....
How to
Give a Sponge Bath
Sponge baths, or bed baths, are used to bathe people who are bedridden or unable to bathe on their own due to health reasons. Giving a bed bath involves washing and rinsing the entire body one section at a time while the...
The 10 Most Important Signs That You Passed the NCLEX
Use these clues to decode your NCLEX results as soon as possible It can be nerve-wracking to take tests, especially an exam as important as the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), so it’s natural to want to...
How to
Put on a Gait Belt
A gait belt is a useful tool when you need to lift and move a semi-mobile patient or other person who requires your assistance. To put the belt on, wrap it around the patient's waist, just above the hips, while they are ...
How to
Change Sheets in an Occupied Bed
Ideally, you should change bed sheets when a bed is empty. However, if a person is on bed rest and is either not supposed to or is unable to get out of bed, you’ll need to change the sheets while the bed is occupied. T...
How to
Find Your RN License Number
Your registered nurse (RN) license number makes it easy for employers and patients to verify your credentials. The easiest way to find your number is to look it up on the state's public nursing database.. 11 June 2024. I...
How to
Treat Treadmill Burns
Treadmill burns, sometimes called friction burns, are increasingly common as more people work out indoors. They usually happen when your leg scrapes against the treadmill belt while it’s still moving. These can be nas...
How to
Treat Overmethylation
Methylation is a fairly complex process, but basically, it’s the natural process where methyl groups (one carbon and three hydrogen atoms) are transferred throughout your body. This happens billions of times a day in y...
How to
Make a Liquid Suspension with Ground Pills
For those who can't swallow pills, some medications can be turned into a liquid suspension. This can make it much easier to swallow the medication and still get the relief or treatment you need. Read on to learn what to ...