snursee2b

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1. BD nexiva catheters?

   snursee2b replied to annreese's topic in General Nursing

   How do you not blow the vein? After blood return, do you release the tournique then advance the needle into the vein? Please help. I get good blood return but end up blowing the vein. Why? I leave the...

2. Help! Maternal Care Plan

   snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I have a 37 year old client who is P2001. She gave birth to a baby girl via C-section. Here are her stats: Hg 10.1, Hct 29, WBC 18.4, Pl 240, T 96.7, P 96, R 18, BP 130/78, F/S 76, Foley 300/4 hrs,...

3. Priority

   snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Which is a higher priority? 1. A 40 year old woman vomiting or 2. A 70 year old with C-Diff having diarrhea? The answer was 2. Please explain. Isn't diarrhea a normal symptom of

4. Help! Final Grade

   snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Please help me figure this out! I need an overall 73% passing grade. My grades are weighted as 10%, 10%, 20%, 10%, 10%, 40% (the final). So far my grades are 72, 80, 72, 88, 76. My question is, what...

5. CVA(Basal Ganglion Infarction)

   snursee2b replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Daytonite, I have a hard time listing in order of priority. Please help. I need this for Friday! Here is what I have: 1. Alteration in Nutrition 2. Risk for Aspiration 3. Risk for Infection 4....

6. CVA(Basal Ganglion Infarction)

   snursee2b replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   here are my corrections: - impaired swallowing r/t weakness of the swallowing muscles on the left side amb left sided weakness, difficulty swallowing liquids, "mr. f. chokes everytime he eats". -...

7. CVA(Basal Ganglion Infarction)

   snursee2b replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks a lot for the guidance. Here is what I've come up with: - Impaired swallowing r/t weakness of the swallowing muscles on the left side and diminished swallowing reflex AMB cva with left side...

8. CVA(Basal Ganglion Infarction)

   snursee2b replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks a lot for the guidance. Here is what I've come up with: - Impaired swallowing r/t weakness of the swallowing muscles on the left side and diminished swallowing reflex AMB cva with left side...

9. CVA(Basal Ganglion Infarction)

   snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I need help with a care plan for a 52year old pt. who has CVA (l. side weakness) with a PMH of ETOH abuse and HTN. He is well oriented with VS- BP 138/78, R 16, T 98.7, Apical 96, P 94. His S1, S2 are...

10. Test Questions

    snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does anyone know where I could find some sample test questions on infection (asepsis), wounds, and immobility. My test in on Tuesday and I have no idea how to even focus on so much

11. Interventions

    snursee2b replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks this helps alot. Just send those examples as soon as you come across

12. Interventions

    snursee2b replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This helps a great deal! Please post question as soon as you come across one. I think that's the type I may be having trouble

13. Interventions

    snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does anyone know how to distinguish among, primary, secondary and tertiary interventions? I keep getting the questions wrong on my test. The book doesn't help much. Primary - health promotion and...

14. Prioritizing

    snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Could I get some advice as to how to answer questions stating which clients I would look at first... I always get those questions wrong on my exams. I am a 1st year student and unfortunately, the...

15. Stability

    snursee2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always get this type of question wrong on a test. Does anyone know how I would approach answering "which patient would a nurse keep for herself?" (instead of delegating). The scenarios are always...