Conducting patient assessments:
Nurses are responsible for assessing patients' health conditions and medical histories, taking vital signs, and documenting their findings.
Administering medications:
Nurses are responsible for administering medications to patients as prescribed by a physician or healthcare provider.
Providing wound care:
Nurses provide wound care to patients, including cleaning and dressing wounds and monitoring for signs of infection.
Monitoring patients:
Nurses monitor patients for changes in their health condition and report any changes to physicians or other healthcare providers.
Educating patients and families:
Nurses educate patients and their families about their health conditions, medications, and treatments.
Collaborating with healthcare team:
Nurses work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment.
Maintaining patient records:
Nurses are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, test results, and treatment plans.
Administering treatments and procedures:
Nurses may administer treatments and procedures such as IV therapy, blood transfusions, and oxygen therapy.
Providing emotional support:
Nurses provide emotional support to patients and their families, particularly during difficult or stressful situations.
Responding to emergencies:
Nurses are trained to respond to emergency situations and may provide life-saving interventions in emergency.
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