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1. PICC line contraindications

   StandardDeviation replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical

   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 perfectly fine potential fistula site. This is a...

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

   StandardDeviation replied to StandardDeviation's topic in Student Assist

   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 that matter really? I start back next week and hope ...

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

   StandardDeviation posted a topic in Student Assist

   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) infused over 30 minutes. After the loading dose is given...