MariaCarter06

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1. large bore needles

   MariaCarter06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   what is the rationale for using a large bore 18 gauge needles for a patient who comes in the ER unconscious with Diabetic Ketoacidosis? is it simply to be able to administer a large volume of

2. Nursing Student Needing some assistance on information about a patient wih DKA

   MariaCarter06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Pt. comes into the ER unconscious, daughter says that her mother has had the flu and been unable eat or drink very much. She is also unsure if her mother has taken her insulin in the past 24 hours....