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1. Wound measurement

   sports2245 posted a topic in New Nurse

   A pt had a BKA & the suture line is 1cm x 14cm. He then fell and has an area along the suture line that measures 1.5cm x 3.5cm. However, the stitches are intact. How do I document the measurment of the wound? I'm so confused. Thanks for any advic...

2. Very Upset And It's Affecting My Marriage

   sports2245 replied to jurneesma's topic in LPN/LVN

   I just posted a message similar to yours. So far my husband has been very supportive but my loans are coming due next month. I totally agree with everything that you said & am crying right along with you. I have been working for a hospice agency,...

3. How do you get experience if no one will hire you?

   sports2245 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm a new LVN grad & have been sending out resumes & applications almost everywhere. 99.9% of the employment ads require 6mo to 1yr experience. How in the world can new grads get experience if no one will hire us? I've talked to several of m...

4. Took Nclex 85 questions

   sports2245 replied to CTstudent's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations!!!!!!!! Please keep your fingers crossed for me. Happy Holidays!

5. Took Nclex 85 questions

   sports2245 replied to CTstudent's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, CT Student, we are both going to pass!!!! Thanks for the encouragement & good luck to you.

6. Took Nclex 85 questions

   sports2245 replied to CTstudent's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine on Monday & had the same thing, no math but alot of prioritizing & infection control. My computer shut off @ 85 & felt like the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders but as the day went on, I started to worry. ...

7. Somogyi vs Dawn phenomenon

   sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

   I need help please. Can someone please explain the difference between somogyi phenomenon & dawn phenomenon & which insulin doses would need to be adjusted for each to avoid these? TIA!!

8. Rt vs Lt heart failure

   sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

   I am having trouble with remembering the differences between right & left heart failure as far as symptoms. Is peripheral edema a manifestion of both? Any mnemonic help? TIA.

9. Nursing Dx

   sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

   We came across a question today in class & everyone has a different opinion for the correct answer, so I thought I might get more opinions. Here goes: A client reports not feeling well & c/o having angina for several days. He states he has ...

10. Another respiratory question

    sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone know of a website where you can actually hear breath sounds? I would like to be able to hear both normal & abnormal sounds if possible, so when I get to clinical, I will know what I am listening to. TIA

11. Help with respiratory system please!!!

    sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

    Is there an easy way to remember the gas exchange in the respiratory system? Are there any mnemonics for this? I know that the gas exchange takes place in the alveoli, but would like to understand it better. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank...

12. Histamine Effect

    sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

    We are studying the integumentary system and I'm confused about the histamine effect. Can anyone explain it to me or point me in the right direction? I guess what is confusing to me is when are histamines released and do they attack antigens or visa ...

13. Passing Meds Question

    sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

    This might sound silly, but our instructors (3 of them) give us different information regarding passing meds & the 5 rights. After verifying the physician's order & checking it against the MAR, is it better to prepare the medication & th...

14. IM Injections

    sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

    Is bruising common at the IM site? We were practicing injections & I have a bruise at the site of the injection, although when aspirated, no blood appeared. I guess I have never paid attention to any bruising when I received injections before, ...

15. S/S of IV Infiltration

    sports2245 posted a topic in General Students

    What are the s/s of an infiltrated IV site? I have pallor, edema, pain, coolness of the skin. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.