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1. What if the test answers are not right?

   ampela replied to vonnieb63's topic in Student Assist

   The old "critical thinking" still stands-- nursing students need to be able to develop these skills by the time they become nurses in the field. This is a great story. Thanks for sharing.

2. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Student Assist

   The BNP was 573 upon admission, mid-hospital stay was 284, and close to discharge was 454. My rationale behind the ineffective tissue perfusion was that due to her multiple comorbidities (anemia, CHF, GI bleed and DM) I was worried about her extremit...

3. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Student Assist

   *Edited from above-- Readiness for Enhanced Coping R/T acknowledgement of inadequate assistance at residence AEB one caregiver present to take care of patient and spouse, recognition of individual limitations and need for external resources, and acce...

4. What if the test answers are not right?

   ampela replied to vonnieb63's topic in Student Assist

   For some reason I thought it was to turn the patient to one side. Ugh need to read it more carefully. Thanks for clarifying! The answer was A.

5. What if the test answers are not right?

   ampela replied to vonnieb63's topic in Student Assist

   I think it's D. You want to maintain her airway and breathing first in case she aspirates. What was the right answer? I've had issues with nursing exam first but fortunately my instructor takes into account the class answers and throws it out if more...

6. Assessing PERRLA

   ampela replied to skyebones's topic in Student Assist

   I find it helpful to just close all the lights in the room including blinds and curtains. For consensual response: shine the light in one eye, look for constriction; then do it again (shine the light in the same eye) but this time watch for constrict...

7. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks for replies. Decreased Cardiac Output is the patient's underlying issue that will in turn cause Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion, Ineffective Breathing Pattern, and Excess Fluid Volume. The patient has Deficient Fluid Volume due to her ...

8. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Student Assist

   I apologize for the abbreviations- PPM is permanent pacemaker, F/C is foley catheter, and HLD is hyperlipidemia. CAD is coronary artery disease and CKD is chronic kidney disease. I am in my intermediate-advanced med/surg class and I am using Carpenit...

9. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Student Assist

   Since the patient has a history of chronic anemia, then the priority would be making sure that there is adequate perfusion. So therefore Ineffective tissue perfusion should be prioritized? I am torn between GI and Cardiovascular systems but this case...

10. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

    ampela posted a topic in Student Assist

    I have trouble prioritizing nursing diagnoses.. This is for a case study in med/surg class. My patient has multiple medical history but she was admitted for anemia, acute exacerbation of chronic heart failure, and GI bleed. Past medical history inclu...