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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...
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Component Task: Changing bottom sheet from top to bottom

REQUIREMENTS

  • Two chairs/cardiac table 
  • Requirement on trolley  
  • Bed sheet 
  • Draw sheet and draw mackintosh

COMPONENT TASK

1. Explains the need for education to patient.
2. Make patient comfortable either sitting or lying down.
3. Sit comfortable by patient’s side.
4. Ensures enabling and relaxing environment to maintain privacy and individuality of 
patient.
5. Find patients level of awareness of condition/diet.
6. Build on what the patient knows with scientific data on condition and in a language 
that patient understands.
7. Explain to patient the rational for treatment and possible outcome.
8. Ensure patient understand the teaching and cooperate with the health team.
9. Allows patient to ask question for clarification. 
10. Provides patient with clear simple pamphlet if available. 
11. Thank patient and document education.
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