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1. Texas A&M HSC RN-BSN Program- Any Info??

   ACCNurse2B posted a topic in Texas

   Anyone currently enrolled in TAMHSC RN-BSN program?? I am currently enrolled in my 2nd year of nursing school (ADN) & am researching info about RN-BSN programs. I was just wondering if anyone had any info about this program: enrolled, applied, ...

2. Purpose of Proton Pump Inhibitor in Colon CA

   ACCNurse2B replied to ACCNurse2B's topic in Student Assist

   That's kinda what I was thinking. Just wanted to get a second opinion. Thanks so much for your help!

3. Purpose of Proton Pump Inhibitor in Colon CA

   ACCNurse2B replied to ACCNurse2B's topic in Student Assist

   No ostomy or colonectomy. I understand the use of the TPN, but I'm not sure why acid reduction would be necessary. Dyspepsia? Reduce general irritation of the GI tract since patient is not eating has nothing to counteract the pH? I'm just not sur...

4. Purpose of Proton Pump Inhibitor in Colon CA

   ACCNurse2B posted a topic in Student Assist

   Why would a patient dx'd with stage IV colon CA with bowel obstruction be placed on Protonix? CC is Abd pain, N/V r/t abd distension, ascites. Pt is NPO & recently started TPN. No h/o GERD. Any ideas?