Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine if you meet eligibility requirements. Complete a pre-donation physical. Complete a donor history questionnaire. Stay hydrated and follow nutrition guidelines.

Answer: In order to donate plasma, you must meet certain requirements. Make sure you know what these requirements are ahead of time.  All plasma donors must be at least 18 years old.  A plasma donor must weigh at least 110 pounds.  You also must pass a medical examination and undergo testing for transmittable infections like hepatitis and HIV. Before being allowed to donate plasma, you must undergo a confidential pre-donation physical. This is usually conducted at the donation center and is designed to assure you're healthy and able to donate plasma.  The physical is a basic exam, where your vitals are taken and you answer a series of questions regarding your medical history. You will also disclose to the doctor any medications you are currently taking and their dosage.  Your protein and hemoglobin levels will also be taken via  blood test during the exam. This is to assure your levels are adequate enough that you can safely donate plasma. You will have to complete a donor history questionnaire to determine your eligibility to donate plasma. The questionnaire will ask about current medications, recent surgeries, and any recent tattoos and piercings. Assuming you're approved to donate based on your exam and questionnaire, you'll have to follow certain nutritional guidelines in the days leading up to your donation.  Aim for a high protein diet that includes 50 to 80 grams of protein daily. Go for lean, healthy proteins like those found in fish, nuts, legumes, and poultry.  Make sure to drink extra fluids, such as water or fruit juice, in the days leading up to the donation.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find out what amenities the hostel offers and pack accordingly. Bring earplugs and a sleeping mask if you’re a light sleeper. Pack a lock if the hostel doesn’t provide one for their lockers. Ask the staff about how to stay safe in the area.

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Hostels may not have things that hotels nearly always provide, such as towels, washcloths, WiFi, or toiletries. Make sure you pack anything you’ll need that you can’t rely on your hostel to provide. You’ll be sharing a room with multiple people who might snore loudly or come back to the room very late at night. If this type of late-night activity is likely to wake you up, you’ll need to have earplugs and a sleeping mask to be able to get a restful night’s sleep in a hostel. Some hostels have more than 20 beds in the same room, so the odds of you sharing a room with someone who snores may be extremely high. In dormitory style hostels, the best accommodations offer personal lockers for stowing your valuables. Bring a combination lock that you can use to secure this locker when you go to put your belongings in it. A combination lock will be more reliable than a lock that requires a key, since you won’t be out of luck if you lose the key! Hostels are typically located in the center of a city, which unfortunately means that some locations are in relatively sketchy or dangerous areas. When you check in, just ask the people at the front desk if they have any particular recommendations or suggestions on places to avoid or steps to take to stay safe. For example, ask if there are any parts of town that you should probably not venture into after dark.