Rebewarr

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1. Moving a patient with traction

   Rebewarr replied to peaceloveheal's topic in General Nursing

   I was taught that touching/removing the weights would cause the patient so much more pain, so wouldnt touch it

2. Night Differential?

   Rebewarr replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

   any time after 8pm (until you finish your shift) is 25%. Weekends 50% Public Holidays 100%

3. Pronounce buccal ... help

   Rebewarr replied to KitkatPRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've only ever pronounced it byu-kill

4. Stupid question, but when toileting a patient...

   Rebewarr posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi, I'm currently a nursing student. I'm really unsure, but would feel stupid asking in class... When someone goes to the toilet using the commode chair, do they wipe themselves, or do you need to? I get that they should be able to do it themselves i...

5. Expected Blood Pressure in older adults

   Rebewarr replied to Rebewarr's topic in General Students

   No, client was not on any medication for blood pressure. She didn't seem to believe me when I said it seemed a bit high. I still put it in documentation, and told her she might want to consult her GP or health professional in the village. I too thoug...

6. Expected Blood Pressure in older adults

   Rebewarr posted a topic in General Students

   I am a Student nurse in NZ. We have learnt that the expected range for blood pressure was 100-130/60-90 mmHg. When I took my clients blood pressure (86 y.o), I got systolic pressure as 170. When I said this was a bit high (she is a previous doctor), ...