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Does emotional trauma affect children differently than adults?
Depending on the nature of the trauma and its cause, both children and adults can equally suffer
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How are lacerations (cuts) treated?
Lacerations should have pressure held at the site immediately to stop bleeding. When bleeding
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How can I remember the questions I want to ask my doctor?
Create a list of questions you want to ask your doctor prior to your visit. You can write those
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What is a good replacement for salt in recipes?
I agree with my colleagues that both fresh and dried herbs are delicious replacements for salt,
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Can vinegar dissolve kidney stones?
Vinegar is classified as “folk medicine,” for the prevention or treatment of kidney
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What kind of healthcare providers care for women during pregnancy?
Pregnant women may be cared for by an Obstetrician, a licensed physician educated to care for
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What happens in the ER examination room?
The medical condition bringing you to the emergency room determines much of what happens in the
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What vital signs are taken in the emergency room?
Temperature, blood pressure, pulse [number of heart beats in a minute], respirations [number of
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What types of ailments are handled in an emergency room?
I agree with my colleagues that any and all physical ailments can be emergently evaluated, and
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Can I conceive another child if I am already pregnant?
In a word, yes!! This phenomenon is called Superfetation. Such pregnancies occur when a
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What are some ways to ease stress?
I agree with my colleagues in the various ways to reduce stress. You may also consider
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What are the benefits of acupuncture?
On a personal note, I have benefitted from Medical Acupuncture to ease my discomfort from
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What should I tell the nurse when I get to the ER?
I agree with the answers of my medical and nursing colleagues. You would want to tell the nurse
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Will a child be treated in the emergency room if unaccompanied by an adult?
Based on U.S. Federal law known as the 1986 Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act [EMTALA],
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How have major wars helped to develop critical care nursing?
Major wars in world history have helped develop and “fine-tune,” critical care
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