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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: Discharging a patient from the hospital

Requirement

  1. Admission and discharge book 
  2. Ward state

COMPONENT TASK

1. Inform patient about discharge
2. Educate patient and relatives on the need for continuing treatment and follow–up care.
3. Ensure the patients’ hospital bill is worked out and submitted to patients’ relative 
early for settlement.
4. Ensure that discharge papers are duly signed by discharging doctor.
5. Make sure that the hospital bills are settled and all receipts are entered in admission 
and discharge book and hand over receipt to patient.
6. Direct relatives to collect drugs for patient from the pharmacy.
7. Educate them on drugs. I.e. indication, dosage, side effect etc.
8. Help patient to pack his belongings.
9. Hand over any valuables in the nurses’ custody to the patient and relatives and record 
and sign with a witness.
10. Remind patient and relatives the review date and stresses on its important. Tell them 
where to report.
11. Bid them good bye.
12. Ensure linen is removed and bed decontaminated.
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