What Nurses Know
Description
Readers will discover how to:
EURTreat everyday health complaints and minor injuries
EURHeal faster after an injury
EURGet the best results from medicines while reducing side effects
EURRecover more comfortably at home after outpatient surgery
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Dedication
Introduction
1. Treating Symptoms
Head Cases
Headaches
Earaches and Hearing Loss
Eye Irritation and Vision Changes
Toothaches and Mouth Pain
Body Aches And Pains
Back and Neck Pain
Bone, Muscle, and Joint Pain
Chest Pain
Weakness and Dizziness
Rashes and Itches
Cold And Fever
Cough
Stuffy or Runny Nose
Sore Throat
Fever
Stomach Aches
Heartburn
Diarrhea and Constipation
Abdominal Pain
2. Treating and Preventing Injuries
Bites and Stings
Cuts and Scrapes
Sprains and Strains
Poison Control
Home Safety
Travel Health and Safety
3. Choosing and Using Medicines Wisely
What You Must Know About Every Prescription
OTC (Nonprescription) Medications
Is It a Medication Allergy or a Side Effect?
Antibiotic Alert
Herbal Remedies and Nutritional Supplements
4. You and the Health Care System
Choosing Your Primary Care Provider
Getting the Most from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Providers
Insurance Scrabble: Making Sense of the Letters
Tips for ER Visits
Tips for Hospital Stays
5. Medical Tests and Same-Day Surgery
Medical Tests
Blood Tests
Medical Imaging
Bowel Prep
Endoscopy
Same-Day Surgery
Postoperative Pain
Appendix: Web Resources
Research References
Index