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1. Is this a good NSG diag

   finallyhere replied to finallyhere's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks but I got a nurse with 20+ years exp to help me. She thinks I am on right track just need to refine it a bit.

2. Is this a good NSG diag

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   Yes, but I didn't list her meds she is on. She has a great many. The pancytopenia could be from the cancer. She was a new admit and her chart was not complete so I was unable to find out what type of cancer she has/had. She is also on Potassium. and...

3. please help me figure this math problem out

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   I copied it directly from the book. I am getting 10mg per dose. I have double checked and that is how it is stated. Should I start thinking the book may have a misprint. I am more than capable of doing basic calculations and this one tripped me up ba...

4. please help me figure this math problem out

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   Hi I have a math problem that I am pulling my hair out over and I am sure it is something simple I am missing. This is it: Amoxil 500 mg po q6 h is ordered for a child weighing 50 kg. The recommended high dosage of amoxil is 80 - 100 mg/kg/24 h q12....

5. Is this a good NSG diag

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   I have a 71 yof pt. She states she is in the rehab hosp. because she had hip surgery and it is not healing correctly. Her past med history is cancer, cirrhosis, cataracts, she has had one digit on each hand amputated (maybe the cancer?) She was a new...

6. Need help learning how to do meds calculations

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   I know, I am trying to make changes in my lifestyle so when I get to the point of giving advice to others I am following it myself. Anything worth doing takes hard work and time. I will get it, I have till mid-October. I just worry about what will ha...

7. Need help learning how to do meds calculations

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   I was up till 3 am working on it. Thanks so much for the info. It is just so overwhelming to have to accomplish so much in such a short period of time. I stress more than I should, due to the fact I quit my job to do this. I left what is considered a...

8. Need help learning how to do meds calculations

   finallyhere replied to finallyhere's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you so so much! I bookmarked the post. It is hard to do math after being out of school for 31 years. I love this site. I have been reading it while I was doing my pre nursing. I have my nursing acceptance letter framed and my kids laugh at me. ...

9. Need help learning how to do meds calculations

   finallyhere posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am a non traditional student (48 years young) but I am having a dickens of a time learning med calculations. Our classes officially start August 24. The school sent a packet out and it has a lot of practice test questions for this. I have the book ...