Ilithya

Ilithya

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  1. What is the diff. btwn DKA and HHNS??

    Ilithya replied to kirsteen0926's topic in General Nursing

    In HHNS, blood sugar levels rise, and your body tries to get rid of the excess sugar by passing it into your urine, your body tries to compensate. This usually happens to type 2s In DKA there is...

  2. How many failed IV attempts for new grad?

    Ilithya replied to anononurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The new grad was wrong for sticking more than twice, and I think that she should be reported for not following protocol. But as a new grad I can't exactly say that I'm an expert at starting IV, it is...

  3. Is that V-tach? Oh crap-- it is!

    Ilithya replied to Eirene's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think its normal to be a little "shaken up" after a patient has a critical event. Its not a bad thing to fully realize what is at stake, as long as you can keep it together while the code is going....