grantw9066

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1. Flu shot tips

   grantw9066 replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

   1. I prefer to recieve my injections in the dominant arm, but I believe you should ask the patient for their preference. 2. An interesting trick I have used is applying pressure to the site of the injection approx ten seconds before injection....

2. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

   grantw9066 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

   The only thing that really affects me is a bad upper GI bleed. It is something about the smell of the blood that turns my stomach.

3. Was I out of line ?

   grantw9066 posted a topic in Emergency

   After triaging a pt. from a minor mvc 12 hrs pta with c/o neck pain, I informed the physician of the pt's complaints and questioned the appropriatness of a c-collar. The physician stated, "If she walked in, she doesn't have a break. It is not necess...

4. for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

   grantw9066 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

   The skin prep prevents friction between the bed and the heels. It also slightly toughens the skin. Podus boots can work very well if used correctly. If left on for extended periods of time it can create new pressure ulcers. The best thing you can do...