Katie Slayton

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   Katie Slayton replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

   Also it’s reasonable to assume that given the orders the doctor was allowing you to go up to 2 mg a day
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   Katie Slayton replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

   You could also talk to the physician who wrote these orders. Honestly my guess is that the physician wouldn’t have minded you doing that. If this patient needed PRN and Xanax to sleep they are probably an anxious patient. If anyone does question yo...
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   Katie Slayton replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

   I would’ve given one dose. Waited about 45 minutes to an hour. And if the patient was still anxious or sleepIess I would give another one. I wouldn’t give them both at the same time though.
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   Do I have to disclose mental illness

   Katie Slayton replied to NurseChaiPls's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing school only has an interest in knowing if you’re capable of completing the program. If you have any injuries or medical problems that could pose a risk they should know that. Otherwise you still have a right to privacy. Even the nursing boa...