Question 1

why do medical staff use latex gloves?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: Latex gloves are used to provide a barrier to keep the wearing from contaminating the patient and vice versa.  It can also cut down the spread of infection.  Most hospital staff such as food and cleaning also wear them to cut down risks.

Question 2

what does staff look like what part of the body does it effect?

Accepted Answer

Staph infection: "staph" is what i think you're asking about? This is short for staphylococcus, a type of round bacterium. There are several different kinds, and they can grow almost anywhere in the body.

Question 3

i traveled to durban last week. another staff member traveled to cpt. shes tested positive 2day?

Accepted Answer

Test/isolate: Since you traveled to a high COVID area, please obtain testing locally and self isolate. Watch for symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath. Take Tylenol for fever and if your test is negative, continue isolation for at least 7-10 days.  Have a flu vaccine. COVID symptoms may be similar to influenza, but with greater intensity and prolonged recovery time.

Question 4

how to deal with staff taking care of a loved one who has been admitted to a mental health facility?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the issue: Generally, the staff need to be dealt with respect and politeness -- these qualities usually bring more results. Is there any particular issue you'd like to address with the staff? If you want diagnosis or treatment related info, your loved one or his/her power of attorney or legal guardian will have to sign consent. The question is too broad and needs to be more specific for a specific answer.

Question 5

can your liver rumble?

Accepted Answer

: No. You can get more from this site when you provide detailed background followed by a clear related question. You are welcome to start over and clarify why you post this question. The liver does not rumble.

Question 6

what does the liver do?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: The liver is a complex organ that is a "detoxifier" of the body.  Many chemical compounds are metablized here to rid the body of by-products that if built up, would be toxic.  It helps to make medications work.  It secretes  digestive compounds and stores glycogen for the production of sugars and energy.  There are many many more things that it does.  It is resilient, impt & should not be abused.

Question 7

we can change the liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is the option of liver transplat for patients with liver failure.

Question 8

how much for a new liver.?

Accepted Answer

Very expensive: Liver transplant surgery and meds to prevent rejection are very expensive. However, most insurances will cover that cost if they deem it appropriate.

Question 9

where is the liver located ?

Accepted Answer

Liver: The liver is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, immediately below the right lung/diaphragm.  It is  beneath the lower margin of the rib cage.

Question 10

does liver rite really work?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: It is a pricey mix of simple nutrients and (according to some sources and not others) milk thistle (which has failed many but not all controlled studies for various liver problems -- it does seem to interact with the drug-detoxifying systems in the liver). If you want to take good care of your liver, avoid alcohol and stay lean and physically fit.

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How to deal with staff taking care of a loved one who has been admitted to a mental health facility?

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