Nurse in Mexico

What does nursing staff do?

• Treats and monitors wounds to promote healing
• Supports the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes
• Provides guidance on nutrition, prevention of malnutrition, and skin care
• Addresses common complaints such as cramps, muscle spasms, and allergies

In what situations do they step in?

In the home, the clinic, or the hospital, both in basic care and wound treatment and in the follow-up of people with low defenses or special needs.

Teamwork

Nursing complements the work of physicians and is often the most constant point of contact between the patient and the health system.