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1. What if the test answers are not right?

   ampela replied to vonnieb63's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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

2. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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,...

3. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   *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...

4. What if the test answers are not right?

   ampela replied to vonnieb63's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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

5. What if the test answers are not right?

   ampela replied to vonnieb63's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

6. Assessing PERRLA

   ampela replied to skyebones's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

7. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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....

8. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

9. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

   ampela replied to ampela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

10. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

    ampela posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...