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1. PICC line contraindications

   StandardDeviation replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

   In the cases of many patients on our unit, nephrologists don't want to ruin a potential back-up site if their primary access is destroyed for one reason or another. Placement of PICC lines can ruin a...

2. Student Nurse Mag question... Any help appreciated!

   StandardDeviation replied to StandardDeviation's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you for your reply. I did have one other question. Since the two premixed bags are the same concentration and one is just smaller than the other, why not just use the one 1000ml bag? Does...

3. Student Nurse Mag question... Any help appreciated!

   StandardDeviation posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   You are caring for a woman who has been admitted with PIH. An IV of LR at 125ml/hr has been started. Orders indicate the patient is to receive a 4 gram loading dose of Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4)...