Sarah Kay

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1. does Ultrafiltration causes hyperkalemia?

   Sarah Kay replied to elmatador_68's topic in Urology

   I agree that the hemoconcentration could increase the serum potassium level but....wouldn't the pt be getting a UF run for fluid overload in addition to their 3x/week treatment schedule? Therefore, the K+ level wouldn't really be a concern unless its...

2. starting salaries

   Sarah Kay replied to starlight13's topic in Minnesota

   Nice!

3. shift diff

   Sarah Kay replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

   Is this typical for pay differences? Curious about what to expect~

4. Morbid obesity and high carb diet?

   Sarah Kay replied to firepilot17's topic in General Nursing

   Total calories would ultimately count in the case of a morbidly obese pt. In any infection/injury (ie cellulitis) the pts metabolic rate would increase d/t increased work load/oxygen demand...and ultimately carbohydrates are the bodies (preferred) en...

5. Did You Change Careers And Regret It?

   Sarah Kay replied to alliestar's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with you to a point. I work very closely with the RN's in my dialysis units. RN's are not only the charge/floor managers but also the clinical managers of the units. I often hear about the negatives that the nurses experience. Overworked, un...

6. Did You Change Careers And Regret It?

   Sarah Kay replied to alliestar's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the midst of a career change to become an RN. I worked as an RD (Registered Dietitian) for ~4 years before entering an accelerated BSN nursing program....couldn't be happier with my decision! Nursing school in intense, but also expands on all ...

7. Epoetin Question

   Sarah Kay replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Medications

   I dose Epogen for chronic hemodialysis patients and have never heard of this happening. My first thought on this would be that kidney patients (if that is your population) already struggle with HTN and an increase in blood viscocity could affect vasc...