Nursing theories aid in the direction and definition of nursing care, as well as the establishment of clinical decision-making principles. What are Nursing Theories? Nursing theories are organized bodies of knowledge that guide nursing practice. Nursing is a distinct discipline separate from medicine. It has its own body of knowledge that guides care delivery. To distinguish […]
Combined oral contraceptives, also called “the pill” have been in use for the past half a century. What are Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs)? Combination oral contraceptives are synthetic pills that mimic woman’s natural hormones, progesterone (progestin) and estrogen. They are usually packaged in packs of 21 or 28 tablets. Only the first 21 pills in
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Creatinine test is used to measure the level of creatinine in the body. Creatinine is a product of metabolism of creatine from muscles and proteins. Creatine is mostly found in the muscles where it participates in metabolic reactions requiring energy. The amount of creatinine produced in the body is directly proportional to the skeletal muscle
