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2. What is an LPN? What They Do, When to See One, and ... - WebMD

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   An LPN may be the person who takes your vitals before the doctor comes in for your exam. General Hospitals. LPNs are most frequently in charge of responding to patient requests, giving medications ...

3. Home health nursing - Wikipedia

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   Home health care is a cost efficient way to deliver quality care in the convenience of the client's home. [2] Home health nurses create care plans to achieve goals based on the client's diagnosis. These plans can include preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative actions. [1] Home health nurses also supervise certified nursing assistants.

4. Licensed practical nurse - Wikipedia

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   A licensed practical nurse ( LPN ), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who provide direct nursing cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their ...

5. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   e. Unlicensed assistive personnel ( UAP) are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical ...

6. Home Care: Is It the Right Thing to Do? - WebMD

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   There are two basic types. In-home care services cover general daily activities and support, such as cooking, cleaning, helping your loved one dress, or just keeping them company. Home health care ...

7. In-Home Care for Lung Cancer: What to Know - Healthline

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   fatigue. coughing. loss of appetite. trouble breathing. Treatments also have side effects, including infections, nausea, vomiting, and pain. These symptoms can make your day-to-day life more ...