The dorsal recumbent position involves a person lying on their back with their knees bent up in an outward position. The person will lie on the ground, bed, table, or resting platform while resting in this position. It allows medical […]

Activity intolerance is a nursing diagnosis defined by NANDA. It’s a state in which an individual has insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete necessary or desired daily activities. Numerous factors lead to activity intolerance. It includes medication

ADPIE is an acronym for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The ADPIE process helps medical professionals remember the process and order of the steps they need to take to provide proper care for the individuals they are treating. This

Proximal and distal are medical terms that refer to the distance of a body part. It includes the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, etc., regarding its proximity to the center of the body (torso). In most cases, the torso is

ETOH is a shortened medical abbreviation for the word ethanol or ethyl alcohol. Ethanol (ETOH) is grain alcohol or drinking alcohol. However, it is commonly referred to as alcohol as a central component of alcohol. It is used as a chemical