triathlon99

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1. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

   triathlon99 replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

   generally if during history you have indicated any type of exposure, it would not be uncommon for your doctor to check for Hep C. There are MANY cases of Hep C where no "known" exposure occurred. The importance of early detection is for early treatme...

2. Blood pressure and nervousness...

   triathlon99 replied to CarmsOU25's topic in General Nursing

   no, that's not what i meant. Ideally home BP measurements closely monitored would be best. However, there is also a limit as to how "hypertensive" one could get from anxiety alone. Causing people to become hypotensive at home is a major concern. It d...

3. Blood pressure and nervousness...

   triathlon99 replied to CarmsOU25's topic in General Nursing

   not true.....if someone were to have severely elevated BP they may very well be rushed to the ER or sent out on meds. In a perfect world you would ask for lifestyle changes but the reality is virtually none will make those changes. Yes everyone deser...

4. Ever heard of fomites, doc?

   triathlon99 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

   you must have missed the sarcasm of the shaking head

5. Ever heard of fomites, doc?

   triathlon99 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

   when exactly did this hep C vaccine come out?