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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation Made Easy Chart
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Bones & Bony Landmarks of Lower Extremity
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Biology Science Facts
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50 Coping Skills for kids
50 Coping Skills for kids Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids Listen to calming music. Take some deep breaths (deep breathing). Think of a calm, happy place (guided imagery). Tense and relax your muscles (progressive muscle relaxation). When kids get upset, point out that they already have ways to calm down. That might be reading comic books or listening to music. Suggest … [Read more...] about 50 Coping Skills for kids
How to Bring More Positive Language Into Your Classroom
How to Bring More Positive Language Into Your Classroom Positive adult language is the professional use of words and tone of voice to enable students to learn in an engaged, active way. This includes learning social skills. The method of teaching plays a significant role in attracting the attention of the students. Adopt different ways of teaching, e.g. through a game, … [Read more...] about How to Bring More Positive Language Into Your Classroom
Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct
Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct The urinary system, also known as the renal system or urinary tract, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. Renal … [Read more...] about Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct
Nursing Abbreviations for Charting
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Positive Words to Describe Someone
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Kid Friendly Workouts for Kids
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De-escalation Strategies for Students, Parents & Caregivers
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Myotome Muscles Upper Limb Neurological Examination
Myotome Muscles Upper Limb Neurological Examination The anatomical term myotome refers to the muscles served by a spinal nerve root. A myotome is, therefore, a set of muscles innervated by a specific, single spinal nerve. The term is also used in embryology to describe that part of the somite which develops into the muscles. An area of the skin that is innervated by the … [Read more...] about Myotome Muscles Upper Limb Neurological Examination