jennymaths

Thank you so much for the explanations. My co-workers are very patient and helpful but I just feel like I'm burdening them. And I did a couple of exams with my preceptor. The first time, I thought I found the "donut" and was pretty happy. So, the next time I go in looking for the donut but couldn't find it. And I just couldn't find anything that resembled a complete ring. But I will definitely ask more nurses whether I could do checks with them. And hopefully, all the pieces will fall into place someday... soon. Thanks again... :)

I'm a new grad and got hired into L&D recently. Nursing school did not present much of an opportunity with vag exams. Needless to say I feel pretty clueless about doing them. I know they're checking for dilatation, effacement, station and presentation. But I don't know HOW they do it. Sure, they stick their fingers into the lady parts. But then what? What are the landmarks they are talking about? How do I know where the cervix is at? I don't even know what it feels like. I've been down there a couple times with my preceptor, but I don't know if I'm feeling the right thing. Yes, I feel pretty helpless. I've heard my preceptor talk about the cervix being posterior. What does that mean, and how does it impact doing a vag exam? If somebody could please, please, please help me out with all these questions, I would be so grateful. It would make me feel so much better if I was able to check my patients myself rather than wait for an experienced nurse to untie herself from her own mess. I feel guilty stealing others' time. So please do help me.... thank you....

Hi, Could somebody please help me with nursing diagnoses related to kernicterus, as well as nursing implications for the disease? What should a nurse be looking for when she hears her patient has a history of kernicterus? I have to do a presentation on this. That's why I was searching. Thank you...