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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: Administration of Rectal Medication

How to perform safety checks [Video]

Requirements

  • A tray containing
  •  Medication 
  • Mackintosh and dressing towel 
  • Receiver
  • Folder and medication sheet and nurses notes 
  • gallipot containing water  
  • gallipot containing cotton wool 
  • gloves

Component Task

1. Identifies patient by mentioning the name and checks treatment sheet against doctor's order
2. Establishes rapport and explains procedure to patient and encourage him to empty bowel
3. Sends tray to bedside, provides privacy and clean anal area with water and cotton wool swabs
4. Observes the ten (10) rights of medication administration
5. Reads the label and compares with patient's treatment sheet
6. Protects bed with dressing mackintosh and towel at the buttocks
7. Assists patient to a left lateral or left Sim's position, with the upper leg flexed
8. Fold back the top bedclothes to expose the buttocks 
9. Removes medication, checks label and compares with patient's treatment sheet the third time
10. Wears glove on the hand used to insert the suppository
11. Unwraps the suppository, lubricate the smooth rounded end with gloved index finger
12. Encourages the patient to relax by breathing through the mouth presses the patient's 
buttocks together for few minutes
13. Asks the patient to remain in the left lateral or supine position at least for five (5) minutes or according to manufacturer's instruction 
14. Congratulates patient and makes him comfortable in bed 
15. Removes gloves, clears tray, washes and dries hands 
16. Documents procedure on treatment sheet and nurses notes

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