DN08

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1. Schizophenia Recent Findings?

   DN08 replied to DN08's topic in Psychiatric

   yes i have read my book on this. I was hoping for new research that has been conducted within the past year or two... New advances in treatment would be best.

2. Schizophenia Recent Findings?

   DN08 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I am researching of Schizophrenia and I am looking for the most up to date research findings on any and all aspects of patients with schizophrenia. I would google it but I want to get it from a reputable source. Thanks in advance!

3. Help PLEASE!!!!

   DN08 replied to DN08's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks! So how long after an RSV infection would it take for the lab values to return to normal? That is, If he ever fully recovered??? Any thoughts on the potassium and creatinine?

4. Help PLEASE!!!!

   DN08 posted a topic in Pediatric

   So I had this patient this past week... In for wheezing, 3 months old, no infection, and No other Dx was made. But abnormal labs are as follows: Hgb: 8.6 (L) Hct: 26.0 (L) MCV: 72.1 (L) MCH: 23.9 (L) RDW: 17.6 (L) Plt...

5. Infant care?

   DN08 posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hey all! Im doing a teaching plan on "What infants can do" and was wondering if there was something that is taught to parents about oral care who are taking home their new baby. Ive never had a child myself so I'm not sure if there is anything to be ...

6. Crohns and ulcerative colitis...

   DN08 replied to DN08's topic in General Students

   Thanks! that was exactly what I needed... my teacher stressed that Crohns has non-bloody diarrhea and Ulcerative colitis does have blood. But I would think that since Crohns can be full thickness that would cause the bloody diarrhea. Any thoughts on ...

7. Crohns and ulcerative colitis...

   DN08 posted a topic in General Students

   Could someone explain to me Crohns and ulcerative colitis? I keep seeing ppl compare them also. What are the similarites and differences. Thanks bunches!

8. CPAP machine, Pls help

   DN08 posted a topic in General Students

   Hey guys! I have a presentation to do tomorrow, ON Cpap machines.... Is there anything imporatant you can tell me about them? exspecially in concern with hospitalized pts and the nurses role in their care... I know the jist of it, my mom has one. But...

9. Protonix - Why?

   DN08 replied to rockermom's topic in General Nursing

   I know this thread was from years ago, BUT! I had the same question, all of my pts were on protonix and I wasn't quite sure why. I acutally asked one of my pts that were on it and she said... the doctor told her that it was to reduce the likelyhood o...

10. Help with documentation

    DN08 posted a topic in General Students

    Im working on my documentation, and im having a brain block! What is the proper way to document wound care... It is for a peg tube dressing with no bleeding or drainage. The stapled incision along side the PEG had minimal bloody drainage dried onto t...

11. NGT and PEG placement verification

    DN08 replied to steelersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pt rite now that has a PEG, is it necessary for them to get a x-ray every day? My pt doesnt but i thought they were recomended to, but of course I may just be getting this confused with a NG tube... *still a student. AND have you seen the fe...

12. Pt help!!!!!!

    DN08 replied to DN08's topic in General Students

    That is awesome help! thank you! Can you explain the anemia, because I thought the same thing from looking at his labs I would say pernicious anemia because of the low RBC and high MCV... Is there anything else I should be aware of or monitor for wi...

13. Pt help!!!!!!

    DN08 replied to DN08's topic in General Students

    Not on pallative care or hospice... this isn't the floor for that. I think that is a big reason for my confusion because I thought the same with the pt not being ordered chemo or radiation. Even then, it isn't routinely done on the floor. Thank you b...

14. Help with Cancer pt....

    DN08 posted a topic in Oncology

    HEY GUYS! I need some help!!!! Im a student nurse and i haven't had any experience with cancer pt. and today I received a pt who Dx is Epiglottis CA SCCA stage 4. Pt has a trach, PEG tube, and foley. I am just a little confused because this pt has be...

15. Pt help!!!!!!

    DN08 posted a topic in General Students

    HEY GUYS! I need some help!!!! I have yet to take care of a cancer pt and I just received a pt today who Dx is Epiglottis CA SCCA stage 4. Pt has a trach, PEG tube, and foley. I am just a little confused because this pt has been in the hospital for 5...