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Menstruation; Whats happening to my body?

Contents [ hide ] Introduction Actually, what you are experiencing is a normal physiological process that begins once a girl reaches puberty. The first menstruation in a woman’s life is referred to as menarche , this could happen between the ages of 10 to 15 with most (the average) girls having theirs around age 12. It involves bleeding from the uterus at regular intervals. The end of menstruation is termed menopause , this usually happens between the ages of 45 to 55. Menstruation is therefore defined as the cyclical or monthly flow of blood and shedding of endometrium including mucus, some enzymes and unfertilized ovum. So, what really happens? Well in simple terms, it all begins with changes in hormones in the body. You can think of hormones as messengers that are sent by some organs of your body to tell other cells to do something. In this particular case, an organ called hypothalamus which is found in your brain begins the process. [Fast forward] The ovaries release f...

Component Task: Removal of an Indwelling Catheter

Tray containing

  • Gloves 
  • Mackintosh and towel 
  • Syringe(10-20ml) 
  • Receiver 
  • Gallipot containing swabs 
  • Towel 
  • Measuring jug  
  • Small towel( for cleaning the genital area)

Component Task

1. Establishes rapport and explains the procedure to patient
2. Prepares and takes tray to bedside and provides privacy 
3. Positions patient as for catheterization 
4. Places mackintosh and dressing towel beneath the patient and around genital area
5. Washes and dries hands 
6. Wears gloves and places towel between legs of the female patient/on the thighs of the male patient
7. Inserts the syringe into the injection part of catheter and withdraws water from the balloon
8. Gently withdraws the catheter and places in the waste receptacle
9. Dries the genital area with towel
10. Measures urine in the drainage bag and removes gloves
11. Thanks patient and discards used items 
12. Washes and dries hands and documents findings

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