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… than you did before you started treatment. If dialysis lets you do the activities you enjoyed before, you may feel … to continue or stop dialysis treatment, take the time to let others know your wishes about your care. FAQs What … dialysis Stop kidney dialysis Your body will start to shut down, and you will experience normal changes from the dying …
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… and can't speak for yourself. Advance care plans also let you appoint somebody to make health care decisions for … care plan. For safety reasons, some hospitals may not let you do certain rituals. Do you want to include your … what you wanted. As you read through each example, write down any thoughts that come to you. What if you had a …
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… foods to keep on hand: Frozen chicken breasts and fish fillets, without breading. Frozen vegetables. Frozen and canned … sauce. Whole-grain pasta and brown rice. Onions and garlic. Let the grocery store do some of the work for you. Look for … meat that has already been cut into strips or cubes cuts down on your preparation time. Precooked chicken. Many …
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… the first week. Don't change how active you are yet. Write down your steps each day in a step diary. Or let the device keep track for you. This will give you a … are yet. Write down your steps each day in a step diary. Or let the device keep track for you. This will give you a …
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… Most girls are close to their adult height. They have completed the phase of rapid growth that precedes the first … teen how to set goals. For example, talk about and write down a goal for the week, month, and year. Help your teen … about suicide. Acting physically aggressive. Regularly experiencing severe mood swings, such as being happy and …
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… about it. If it is, ask what they think about quitting. Let the person know why you want them to quit. Give reasons … condition. When helping your loved one, be patient. And let your loved one do as much on his or her own as possible. … house at around the same time. Take rest breaks often. Sit down whenever possible while doing household tasks. …
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… general idea is to keep the wound a little moist and not let it dry out between bandage changes. Keep the moist part of the bandage right down in the sore, placed loosely against the healing tissue. … it is best to leave the dead tissue or scab in place and let it act as a sort of bandage. Your doctor may do this if …
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… Do an online exercise video together. Offer choices, and let your child play. Make physical activity part of daily … like touch football, basketball, or hide-and-seek. Let your child try different organized activities. See what … Pain and tiredness are the body's way of saying "slow down, recover, and heal." Sore muscles are common after a …
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… and your asthma triggers. And if you have an attack, write down what you think triggered it, the symptoms, and what … steps to take and medicine to use to treat asthma attacks. Let your doctor know what you want regarding asthma care. … questions you have about your asthma plan or your symptoms. Let your doctor know if treatment is not controlling your …