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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 of patient from side to side

REQUIREMENTS

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

COMPONENT TASK

1. Explain procedure to patient and ensure privacy.
2. Collects and arranges items on trolley.
3. Arranges sheets in order of use on chairs or heart table.
4. Loosen sheets at side of bed leaves patient with only one pillow and covers her with 
top sheet.
5. Turns patient to one side of the bed supported by another nurse and draws mackintosh 
and sheet.
6. Rolls dirty bottom sheet under patient.
7. Covers the bed with a clean rolled bottom sheet half way in the middle of the bed.
8. Put on draw mackintosh and draw sheet across bed tucking in greater part nearest to 
the door.
9. Removes dirty bottom sheet and places it in a receptacle.
10. Pull tight and tucks in bottom sheet.
11. Covers patient with top sheet and bed cover, leaves him comfortable.
12. Clears equipment and removes screen.
13. Washes and dry hands.
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