A portrait of First Lady Anna Harrison, wife of President William Henry Harrison Anna Harrison. Courtesy US Library of Congress. She never even entered the White House -- she had delayed coming to Washington, and had not yet traveled there when her husband, William Harrison, died a month after his inauguration.
When the patient is unable to breathe or there is damage or swelling in the airway that prevents air from moving in and out of the lungs, intubation may be necessary to save the patientâs life. Some states permit RNs to intubate patients for emergency purposes or to administer anesthesia.
Ambulatory care covers a wide variety of nursing positions, but can be described as registered nurses who take care of patients outside of hospital settings. This includes outpatient facilities or even in the patientâs home.Ambulatory care nurses monitor able-bodied patients to help prevent serious health issues arising from their various conditions. Preventative treatment includes screening, pain management, prescription advice and general consultation.his includes outpatient facilities or even in the patientâs home. Ambulatory care nurses monitor able-bodied patients to help prevent serious health issues arising from their various conditions. Preventative treatment includes screening, pain management, prescription advice and general consultation.