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aside from the facts listed above, it has been my understanding that heparin injections are given in the abdomen to reduce bruising. giving the injection in the arm or various other sites used for subcutaneous injections are more susceptible to bumping into things, therefore causing bruising. (you hit your arms more than you would your abdomen, most often) in the case of an obese client with a distended abdomen, it has been recommended that the injection be given on the anterior aspects of the upper thigh. (for the same reason).

I have always been taught to use the acronym M.O.N.A. for management of Acute Myocardial Infarctions. M- Morphine O- Oxygen N- Nitroglycerine A- Aspirin 80 mg for preventative anticoagulant effect.

I am having trouble coming up with nursing diagnosis for a patient that is 1 week post-op from a by pass graft femoral femoral crossover. Thanks!

Just looking for some tips in regards to assessing the pedal pulse. I have a very difficult time finding it on pts. I normally have to use the doppler, but the nurse seems to get it every time with out. Any suggestions?

My first day of clinical went very well. I had 4 patients to care for (vitals, bed making, bathing, etc.) I also took out a foley and did a fleet enema. I also observed the insertion of a NG tube. The day went by fast and was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Good Luck!

I am having trouble finding the brachial artery when taking a blood pressure. Any tips? When I do find it, I find it difficult to hear with the stethoscope. Maybe i'm not sure what I'm looking to hear. Any suggestions?

Try the Ovid nursing data base. I'm in the same predicament as you it seems.

Hello Everyone, I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on nice areas to live in California. I am interested in living near the ocean, in an affordable area, keeping in mind I will be moving alone and will be making an new RN's salary. I won't be moving for a few years, but I just want to give my self a heads up. Thanks!!