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Glucose Tolerance Test Collection Guidelines

Use this Helping Hand to prepare for your child's outpatient glucose tolerance test.

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Growth Hormone Stimulation Test (Outpatient)

Prepare for your child's growth hormone stimulation test with this Helping Hand. 

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Clear Liquid Diet: GI Constipation/Cleanout

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Digital Blood Pressure Measurement

Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the wall of any blood vessel. The blood pressure measurement is written in numbers. The systolic blood pressure is the top number. The diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number.

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Eye: Tear Duct Massage

Tear duct massage is a way to help to open the duct and let the tears flow into the tear sac.

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Droplet Precautions

The purpose of these precautions is to keep germs from spreading from your child to other patients, family members, visitors or healthcare workers.

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Healthy Sleep Habits for Older Children and Teens

Sleep is important at all ages. Sleep problems are common among many children and teens and can affect their focus while at school, work or home. Almost one-fourth of all children have some type of sleep problem. The problem can be caused by poor sleep habits or a medical condition.

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Diapering Your Hospitalized Infant

You will need to start changing your baby’s diaper while he or she is in the hospital. It is important that you check with the nurse about any special instructions or precautions for diapering, especially if your baby has IV lines or tubes or is on any respiratory support.

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Healthy Sleep Habits for Babies and Toddlers

Sleep is important at all ages. Newborns do not know day from night, so they sleep and wake up at all times. Toddler sleep may vary too. This can be hard for parents.