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The nurse's role is primarily to assist the doctor and to provide treatments as necessary. At other times, nurses sit together in offices. They do not see as their purpose to care for the basic physical and emotional needs of their patients. |
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The nurse's role is primarily to assist the doctor and to provide treatments as necessary. At other times, nurses sit together in offices. They do not see as their purpose to care for the basic physical and emotional needs of their patients. |
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Most hospitals in Vietnam date back to the French colonial period. Wards are large and offer no privacy. |
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Patient wards are overcrowded, making infection control more difficult to manage. |
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It is not unusual to see 2 patients assigned to the same bed. |
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Hospital corridors function as living space for patient families. |
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The family is responsible for all physical care, hygiene, and meals. Nursing care, as we know it, does not exist. |
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Since the family is responsible
for the patient's care, entire families may stay at the hospital.
Note: Only a straw mat is provided for bedding over metal springs. |
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Since the well worn beds have no siderails, patients are restrained. Many patients view hospitals as a place to die, not to get well. |
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Equipment is limited and outdated
by western standards. Notice the rusty metal. |
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