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1. Patient Hemorrhage

   akruc353 posted a topic in General Students

   What are some early interventions for treating a patient who is hemorrhaging? What type of IV fluid is best? NS, LR? I have read that you do not want to give LR with blood products because it can cause them to clot.. This is how I am thinking and I k...

2. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   I am only is need of some guidance and other people's opinions. There is no need to beg, and I am only a nursing student. I am not looking for any drama, are you?

3. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   That is a good point. But comments like that don't bother me anymore. After graduating high school and now being in nursing school I have learned that being judgmental and worrying about what others think only hurts myself. If people have the time to...

4. NCLEX question

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   I respect your opinions and will stop using the forum. I don't want to upset anyone, which it seems like I have. This is my first time using a nursing forum and I guess I thought this could be a place for advice and some guidance not only for myself ...

5. NCLEX question

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   1. An older adult client with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse that she knows she needs to lose weight but exercise will just make her knees ache more. What instruction should the nurse provide to this client? A) Eat a red...

6. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   I am sorry. Thank you for the suggestions. I am new to the forum and will make sure I am more polite in future questions I post.

7. Could you help me with this question?

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   I agree with your rationales also, thank you for your input! It is much appreciated! :)

8. Could you help me with this question?

   akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

   A) I have signed a contract with Lifeline.” I think this would be a correct answer because lifeline can help the client in the event of an emergency, like a fall, if no one is around to help. B) I can help out my son with housework while I'm stay...

9. Could you help me with this question?

   akruc353 posted a topic in General Students

   The nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older client recovering from a fractured hip. He is planning to stay with his son, who is included in the intervention. Which statement would indicate good understand of the instructions? Select all...

10. NCLEX question

    akruc353 posted a topic in General Students

    1. An older adult client with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse that she knows she needs to lose weight but exercise will just make her knees ache more. What instruction should the nurse provide to this client? A) Eat a red...

11. Which has priority? Chronic pain or constipation?

    akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

    I was thinking constipation would be the first priority too. This is not an actual patient, just a case study for class. Thank you so much!!

12. Which has priority? Chronic pain or constipation?

    akruc353 posted a topic in General Students

    Which has priority? Chronic pain or constipation? I am doing a care plan and I am wondering which one would be a priority for a patient who has chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks, but is also constipated?

13. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

    akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

    My first choice would be D (encourage fluid intake), but I wasn't sure about A (medicate for pain around the clock) for the chronic pain.

14. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

    akruc353 replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

    A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipation. What interventions would be appropriate for this client? (Sorry about that, I didn't realize it cut off)

15. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

    akruc353 posted a topic in General Students

    A) Medicate for pain around the clock. B) Restrict foods high in fiber. C) Avoid the use of stool softeners. D) Encourage fluid intake of 2,500-3,000 ml each day.