Teacher Sue replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing
As a newer member, I have been reading quite a bit, but refrained from posting too much until I get to know the people here better. I have seen some negativity here, but I have seen a great deal more...
I used this case study with my students today, and got quite a few different answers. What do you guys think? Mrs. M was admitted four days ago with CHF. She has a long hx of the disease, and is...
Teacher Sue replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing
Again, the simplest answer is the best. See if the O2 is connected and turned on, and the pulse ox is on correctly. Oxygen toxicity is possible in theory, but in practice, I have never seen it in...
Teacher Sue replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing
Most of you got the answer I wanted from my students. Of course, check the foley for kinks. None of the students thought of doing this. Most wanted to assess the patient, check labs, then call the...
Hello, I'm Susan, a nursing instructor in an ADN program. I have been visiting this site for a while on the recommendation of one of my students, and finally decided to register. I suppose I should...
Teacher Sue replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing
Thank you all for the warm welcome. I am hoping to get to know all of you over the next few months. And Florry, don't worry about your English. You will get better with time and
Some physicians are more concerned with a mean blood pressure than the systolic. An MAP of 60 or greater is usually condidered adequate for tissue perfusion. I know one physician who feels a mean of...