guest042302019

guest042302019 BSN, RN

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  1. help!! PT/INR and prioritizing!

    guest042302019 replied to pegan64's topic in Patient Medications

    This is a long and tough list of problems. Here what I came up with. I ordered them according to what I would address. I'm no expert. Keep that in mind Atrial Fibrillation Irregular Sinus Rhythm...

  2. COPD review

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    interesting. i've seen lower pox goals. 88-92% or less than or equal to 92%. i haven't seen a pox goal that high. thanks for the

  3. less painful heparin injections?

    guest042302019 replied to MIA-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Air bubble "locks" medication in place and prevents leakage and other post said,

  4. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    guest042302019 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    If it's the insurance thing, pretty soon it'll be, "Oh you have diabetes" Resume tossed! "Oh, you have asthma." Resume tossed! "Oh, you have a family history of this, this, and this." Never...

  5. IV flulids/solutions and WHY??

    guest042302019 replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

    This seems like a google situation. "Types of IV fluids and uses" Quick, easy search. Enjoy. http://www.med.mun.ca/getdoc/6f26f870-6c78-4a73-80f0-98200858aafd/IntravenousFluids.aspx...

  6. Pitocin = oxytocin = our bodies naturally produce it

    guest042302019 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That may be the case. I'd love to hear some feedback from the OP pretty please! What is the OP's

  7. Practicing NG Tube on each other?

    guest042302019 replied to pjharrelson's topic in General Students

    I've heard of this. My teacher told us when she was in nursing school they used to do that. To feel what the patient felt. I imagine you'll have a simulation, life like person to practice on. Refusal...

  8. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I guess I'm a bit conservative with the O2. There are people that would increase it. I think there are nursing interventions and other medical treatments that can be do before increasing O2. 88% isn't...

  9. how to decide an appropriate oxygen flow rate or percentage for the patient?

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sounds exciting. i'd love to be in that position. to use critical thinking on that level would really be interesting. scary sometimes i bet. what if this and what if that probably happens in your mind...

  10. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agreed. I love going back and forth sharing these ideas. It really helps the thinking process so when the time comes and one has a patient that's not a piece of paper, a nurse will be able to...

  11. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love talking about this stuff. It really makes you think. It's important to bring up the oxygen-hemoglobin curve. Although, it may confuse OP even more. Had to whip out my A&P book for this....

  12. Need Help!!!

    guest042302019 replied to NurseHenry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone, I new to this site. I wanted to know if this diagnosis was ok; Ineffective tissue perfusion (cardiac) r/t decreased hemoglobin concentration in blood aeb Chest pain....

  13. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Still not sure about the O2 administration and COPD situation. I'd love to have a reference about this issue. Google! Here I come! While every patient is a bit different, there must some general...

  14. Priority Nursing Diagnoses Help

    guest042302019 replied to Jen2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this the order that you have decided is priority? I don't want to give you the answers or too many hints. Want to see where you are at? What are your 3 priority nursing diagnoses and what the...

  15. Pitocin = oxytocin = our bodies naturally produce it

    guest042302019 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You said it better than I did. Simple and to the point. I wonder why folks are saying during his or her's OB orientation they were told, "Pitocin is a teratogen." I agree with you though. I haven't...

  16. 30 medications

    guest042302019 posted a topic in General Students

    As a student nurse, I'm asked to be aware of a great deal of information about medications. Trade/Generic Name Therapeutic/Pharmacologic Class Indications/Uses Medication Action Contraindications...

  17. COPD/Pneumonia Care Plan

    guest042302019 replied to swimmin4fun247's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    by the way, i'm a guy grntea. also, where does your screen name come from? do you simply like green

  18. Total Self Care Deficit Level 4 CARE PLAN HELP!!!!

    guest042302019 replied to gallika's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    good point. my mistake. impaired is better. thanks for the correction. unresponsive implies no ability to communicate. oops, wording

  19. Sphygmomanometer??

    guest042302019 replied to Randi156's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Blood pressure cuff? What's that? Yeah, a cheapy will do. Leave the expensive cuffs to the hospital's wallet.

  20. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    guest042302019 replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I would really enjoy your girlfriend's company now. You are starting in year. It may be a bit premature to be overly concerned at this point. As other posts said: Work on trust. Build your...

  21. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Partially Compensated Respiratory Acidosis. pH is still 7.33 so patient hasn't compensated fully yet. Why rapid response? The point of one posting homework here isn't to get a complete answer. By you...

  22. Pitocin = oxytocin = our bodies naturally produce it

    guest042302019 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Doesn't really make sense that a naturally produced substance is okay but a chemically similar medication that's administered is not. I bet if you said that to the OB or L&B they would be like,...

  23. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    guest042302019 replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. using the information given in the (above) case study start by prioritising and justifying your immediate care of this patient? assessment information 70 y/o female admitted since last week...

  24. Hospice Patient, a student's perspective

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    I'm glad you found it interesting and you'll likely experience something like this soon enough as a nursing student or as a licensed nurse. I truly feel honored to be with a family when taking care of...

  25. Hospice Patient, a student's perspective

    guest042302019 posted a topic in General Students

    Last semester, I wrote an article about an experience I had with a hospice patient and it was my first experience with death. Needless to say, I had a similar experience today. I just can't imagine...