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1. How to determine dehydration

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure that's why I'm

2. How to determine dehydration

   motherinlaw posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do I determine that the patient is dehyrated by looking at the lab values. I know this shows in the BUN & creatinine levels, but I can't remember. Is the BUN elevated and the creatinine...

3. Digtoxicity - Nursing interventions

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Tks Are there any other interventions as a nurse that I need to

4. Digtoxicity - Nursing interventions

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   rationales: i realize that i would hold the medication. - due to possibility of toxicity draw labs for electrolytes and digixon. - electrolytes can effect the action of dig and cause dysthimas and to...

5. Digtoxicity - Nursing interventions

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Yes, I am aware of this.

6. Digtoxicity - Nursing interventions

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Rationales: I realize that I would hold the medication. - due to possibility of toxicity Draw labs for Electrolytes and digixon. - electrolytes can effect the action of dig and cause...

7. Digtoxicity - Nursing interventions

   motherinlaw posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I would like to know what nursing interventions would a nurse use if a patient is experiencing Digtoxicity. I realize that I would hold the medication. Draw labs for Electrolytes and digixon. Monitor...

8. nursing diagnosis for suicide/hallucinations

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks to all who responded, and especially the links for the nursing care plans/diagnosis. Much food for thought

9. nursing diagnosis for suicide/hallucinations

   motherinlaw replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   pt did stop taking her medications. She is dx. with major depression recurrent. I'm not sure if her hallucinations is something new. Other family members are also suffering from

10. nursing diagnosis for suicide/hallucinations

    motherinlaw posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm a nursing student taking a psych. class. My book isn't given me enough information. Maybe someone can help. Please??? I have a pt who tryed to commite suicide (second time) & is...