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On a regional health system’s telephone triage line, Eric Rhodes, RN, evaluated after-hours symptom calls to decide who required emergency care. He spent 15 years on medical-surgical units before moving to triage nursing. Now a health writer for Biology Insights, Rhodes focuses on acute symptoms and still covers occasional triage shifts.

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How to Help With a Fever: Home Care and Warning Signs Immunity
What Is Hypovolemia? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Heart & Lungs
How to Sleep With a Broken Nose and Reduce Swelling Bones & Muscles
How to Do a Sling: Step-by-Step Instructions Safety
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What Is Good for an Abscess: Treatment and Home Care Safety
How to Avoid Septic Shock and Recognize the Signs Immunity
How to Get a Fever Up: Risks and Real Limits Immunity
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When Should I Go to the Doctor: Warning Signs Healthcare
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Why Am I Sweating and Shaking?Immunity
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How to Not Feel a Shot: Techniques to Reduce Pain Safety
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Is a 101.9 Fever Bad? When to Worry and What to Do Immunity
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How to Treat a Dislocated Finger Safety
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Should I Make Myself Throw Up If I Feel Sick?Safety
Should I Take a Bath If I Have a Fever?Immunity
What to Do When Your Child Has a 101 Fever Kids
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