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… Clear their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic … minced, and moist or soft, bite-sized foods, and thickened fluids. The food texture, fluid thickness and serving method must match the care plan …
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… your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary glands inside your … comfortable while you rest and recover. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …
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… periods Change in the amount, colour and/or odour of fluid from the vagina Having to urinate more often Pain or … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, … there is a chance that the infection will stay in your body or pass back to you or your partner(s), and may cause …
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… made from rubber prevent STIs by preventing sexual and body fluids from being exchanged during sex. Synthetic rubber … vagina or anus. The outer ring will lie flat against the body when the penis is inside the condom Using lubricant …
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… Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of the body cavity) What are the risk factors for asbestos … and the number of asbestos fibres in the air if proper precautions are not followed. Keep people and pets away, and …
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… Avoid engaging in sexual activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … globulin safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced … “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… from yellow‑white to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas … may be itchy. Bed bugs usually bite exposed parts of the body (not covered by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms … with your body. The staining is from their feces and the blood from crushed insects Live or dead bed bugs and their …
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… diseases. These people do not need to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or … your immune system is, and whether you need to take extra precautions. How can drinking water become contaminated? … doctor or nurse practitioner and may need to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Boiling: If your …
