Chabu213

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1. Questions about CHF

   Chabu213 replied to Chabu213's topic in Student Assist

   Oops I meant Htcz :) this particular resident that was discussed was independent, I have not personally attended to her as I'm only caring for the frail residents. I guess the question was whether what to do in this situations. Do well call 911?call ...

2. Questions about CHF

   Chabu213 posted a topic in Student Assist

   A pt has a history of HTN and was on HTCs (but d/c). Legs were already edemas but show no increase in size. No SOB, no abdominal distention, No fatigue, no wheezing/crackles, and all vital signs are stable. PT does not verbalize any pain or discomfor...

3. Imovane to treat headaches?!

   Chabu213 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey guys! I'm back for another question(s) I have in mind :) Do doctors/nurses give imovane to treat not only insomnia but headaches?? feom my research I understand that imovane is a type of sedative used to treat insomnia however I have a pt who is ...

4. Difficult diabetic resident

   Chabu213 replied to Chabu213's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for your input! It is difficult to do teaching due to the fact there is a communication barrier( as the resident knows little English )and family is not involved in the care unfortunately. Also the reason we administer the insulin is due to th...

5. Difficult diabetic resident

   Chabu213 replied to Chabu213's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the reply =) well i guess with my other diabetic residents they prefer i inject slowly rather than fast. The problem is that my residents shows me where to inject to a specific spot in the arm ( I tried a different spot in the arm for whi...

6. Difficult diabetic resident

   Chabu213 replied to Chabu213's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the reply =) she does not let the other nurses rotate sites but i guess my coworkers mastered the technique to deliver insulin for this resident.

7. Difficult diabetic resident

   Chabu213 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello fellow nurses =) I recently got a job at an assisted living facility and I love it! I've been working there for about 4 months now and got used to the residents, my co-workers, and my daily tasks... however I have one task that I seem to dread ...