LVN2006

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1. Nurse Massage Therapy

   LVN2006 replied to nurseyperson's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I absolutely believe that massage is a healing process and that only people that have been given the knowledge through a nursing background should be giving them. Case in point, Anna Nicole Smith...Anyway, I also think that products are important in...

2. Symptomatic

   LVN2006 replied to LVN2006's topic in Student Assist

   She is my stepmother. She had a a lymph biopsy of the left arm 3 years ago. In the last 2 mos she noticed SOB and edema to the left arm. She had an abdominal CT yesterday and blood work. I am just trying to get some idea of where she is health w...

3. Symptomatic

   LVN2006 replied to LVN2006's topic in Student Assist

   the pt states the breast cancer is gone 3 years. what else causes the swelling now. she had the surgery 3 years ago.

4. Symptomatic

   LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

   76 yo female. History: Breast cancer survivor 3 yrs. Lumpectomy. Overall good health. C/O swollen arm and hand, shortness of breath. 5' 3" 180 lbs. C/O being tired off and on. Pt has been told that the swelling is due to carrying bags and reaching. ...

5. 52 yr old male right-sided CHF

   LVN2006 replied to LVN2006's topic in Student Assist

   I was asking because a nurse said I couldnt turn the pt on the left side to change the bed because of left-sided chf. this pt had right-sided which I think means the left ventricle stopped pumping and moved to the right side. he is on pharmacologi...

6. 52 yr old male right-sided CHF

   LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Pt. history: GERD, hiatel hernia, type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, just diagnosed with CAD and right-sided CHF. Left-sided and right-sided CHF. If left side, do you avoid turning the pt. onto the left side because of blood in the ventricle? It worse...

7. NG flush

   LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi, 2 questions actually on this topic: 1. When you go to bathe a pt with a tube feeding, do you put the machine on pause until you bathe the patient and change the bed. How far up do you leave his head? 2. Can someone explain the NG flush to m...

8. artifical nails off..angry nurse

   LVN2006 replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Safety

   After going into nursing and looking at the wooleybuggers under the microscope, I don't ever want my nails long again. Just thinking of holding the kids or putting my hand on a sandwich and then into my mouth! oh, i get nauseated thinking about it

9. insulin peaks give or not to give SS

   LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi, My teacher says give insulin R and 8 NPH say 7 a.m.. regular peaks in a couple of hours and NPH approaching peak about noon. Dr. has SS 200> BS give 2 units Regular. She says if you give the SS when you test the BS about 11:30 a.m. the pati...

10. room air

    LVN2006 replied to LVN2006's topic in Student Assist

    thank you for inquiring with your instructor. 21% is what i found too but I wasnt sure. thanks again

11. room air

    LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Can anyone tell me the percentage of oxygen in room air?

12. Desperately Need Help With Care Plans

    LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Any help with care plans will be appreciated?

13. Med-Surg Final w/lab HELP

    LVN2006 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Does anybody have any advise or practice questions for med surg? Know where i could find any practice test?

14. How do you write an assessment report?

    LVN2006 replied to AmbikaRayne's topic in Student Assist

    my question is for the RN. Could you write out plainly what you wrote in this assessment?

15. Diabetic sugar levels and food with flu

    LVN2006 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a type 2 diabetic and just starting into the nursing program. Last night I vomited until there was nothing in my stomach. I drank a regular coke and chicken broth and ice water. Just kept running to the bathroom. i ended up at the ER and all...