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  1. My sense of smell is very sharp

    discobunni replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some of the students use VICKS Vaporub under their noses to help with the

  2. Dementia: Optimal Goal? Help pls!

    discobunni posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need help w/ a realistic overall "goal" for this pt. My book says that the goal would be, "Will have no s/s of ineffective tissue perfusion by {date} (w/in 2 days). However, this is an unrealistic...

  3. Dementia: Optimal Goal? Help pls!

    discobunni replied to discobunni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you think this s/b Chronic confusion secondary to Ineffective Cerebral Tissue

  4. Dementia: Optimal Goal? Help pls!

    discobunni replied to discobunni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree w/maintaining comfort. Pain is my second DX (the pt has a occipital lesion from syncope) But this is my #1 DX according to NANDA, following the ABC's. I have to maintain circulation. I...

  5. Experienced Nurses! Hardened heart?

    discobunni replied to discobunni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you all so very much for sharing your thoughts and experience. I understand the frustration and venting... that comes with any job. I've only been on 2 different units, and I never pictured the...

  6. Desperately Need Help With Care Plans

    discobunni replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This guy has so many problems, I don't know what to prioritize here... They all seem to go hand in hand somehow. Now the other students tell me to avoid cardiac patients for care plans, too late! I've...

  7. Nursing DX with Elements

    discobunni posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please help me with this assignment! I need to know if I'm thinking correctly or what I am missing. I'm suppose to list 3 complete nursing diagnosis based on the following information. The scenario...

  8. Nursing DX with Elements

    discobunni replied to discobunni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I discussed with my instructor and here is what I came up with now: Impaired Tissue Perfusion r/t altered arterial flow aeb necrosis & edema Impaired Health Maintenance r/t lack of knowledge aeb...