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1. Reasons to give IV questions

   Snoba77er replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

   oh btw, the reasons I have so far for IV insertions are: for Fluid/electrolyte imbalances, blood/blood component replacement, TPN, and medication administration. Any major reason you guys think im missing? g2g to patho now *sigh*

2. Reasons to give IV questions

   Snoba77er replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

   wow thanks, i just woke up and boom, so many responses already. As far as medications that can only be given through IV, what are some examples?

3. Reasons to give IV questions

   Snoba77er posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey guys, I'm a SN and I have a project about IVs due in a couple weeks. I was wondering what is the point of "TKO". Is it safe to say (so my professor doesnt call me out in the middle of my presentation) that we TKO so the pt. doesnt have to keep g...

4. What does HWI stand for?

   Snoba77er replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

   OMG...its a HARDWARE infection :lol_hitti as in screws or bolts wow...that was..sad... THANKS GUYS i just started using this site and i

5. What does HWI stand for?

   Snoba77er replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the replies guys but im thinking its not hot water immersion if its the diagnosis (?i dont know first year SN remember?) Its gotta be some sorta infection...the pt. is on vancomycin heart worm infection?? can humans even get heart worm?

6. What does HWI stand for?

   Snoba77er replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

   OH man i need to read what i post I mean LEFT FOOT HWI

7. What does HWI stand for?

   Snoba77er posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey, I'm a first year NS and I cant seem to find anywhere what HWI stands for. The Kardex said Left Food HWI. The nurses at the hospital arnt very helpful and didnt have the time to tell me =( Thanks in advance