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… Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Actionset Overview Self-esteem … to help a child deal with difficult life issues as they are encountered. Parents have the greatest influence on a child's belief about …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is … no cure for eczema. But you may be able to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your …
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… Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have … your outer thigh. Jab through clothing if you must, but bare skin is best. The injector should go straight into your … 5, Step 4, Remove the injector, and place your hand on the area where the medicine entered your skin. Rub the area, …
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… September 1, 2024 Overview Being active and maintaining your fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to protect your … protect your brain, and help you stay independent. Here are some tips to help you get up and active. Aim to be …
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… Overview To avoid losing weight and muscle mass when you have COPD, you generally need to eat more foods that … maintain your weight. How can you avoid weight loss? Here are some ways to get more calories and protein to avoid … a meal or snack. Making simple changes to the foods you already eat can help you add calories and protein to your …
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… Healthy Eating: Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet Actionset Overview Foods like cheese, butter, … Options for replacing unhealthy fats Foods Limit foods that are high in unhealthy fats Make healthier choices Vegetables … foods Regular ground beef, fatty or highly marbled cuts; spare ribs; organ meat; poultry with skin; fried meat or …
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… Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … your child's thigh. Jab through clothing if you must, but bare skin is best. The injector tip should go straight into … fluid. Remove the injector, and place your hand on the area where the medicine entered the skin. Rub the area for …
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… when the sugar (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen if your child: … refrigerator door. Add any symptoms your child has had that aren't on the list. Check your child's blood sugar often. … blood sugar. Show other people involved in your child's care how to check your child's blood sugar. Keep instructions …
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… What is dehydration? How is dehydration treated? What can you expect? Where can you learn more? What is dehydration? … work as well as they should. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This may be scary for you. But the hospital …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday … watching for choking hazards. Food To prevent choking, use care when you select and prepare food. Do not give round, firm foods to children younger …
