Ebbinghaus measured the strength of memory by the savings that occurred between the first and second learning periods. If it took 10 trials to learn a list to the criterion of two perfect recalls the first time and 5 trials the second time, he called this 50% savings.
Where Nurses Call the Shots. Good Bedside Manners Make a Difference. With health care employers increasingly measuring patient satisfaction levels and rewarding their employees for providing high-quality customer service, health professionals are realizing a good bedside manner is more important than ever.
Oral hygiene for independent, dependent, and unconscious patients. Patients who are able to sit in a Fowlers or semi-Fowlers position can usually perform their own oral hygiene as long as the necessary supplies are within easy reach. For independent patients, sitting on the edge of the bed or standing at the sink is also an option when performing oral hygiene. While a patient is performing oral hygiene, it is important for you to observe the process and provide any necessary teaching about brushing and flossing. This is also a good time to discuss the importance of oral hygiene and good oral health with the patient.