Nurses frequently employ a variety of equipment in their daily tasks. Some commonly used items include:
- Stethoscopes: Essential for auscultation, helping nurses listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds. - Blood pressure monitors: Both manual and automatic versions are used to assess patients' blood pressure levels. - Pulse oximeters: These devices measure oxygen saturation in the blood. - Thermometers: Used to measure body temperature, available in digital, infrared, and tympanic types. - IV pumps: Used to administer medications and fluids intravenously, ensuring precise dosages.
