I just completed my orientation and was released so I am a newgrad LVN working fulltime days. I had a situation with a pt who has a Hx of HR of 60 at best he has bottomed out before around 45bpm when...
K was 3.1-3.2 it was replaced and no labs for the previous 3 days. And for dig levels I don't recall seeing a lab for that. All the nurses on my unit document BP and HR with all cardiac medications...
It depends on the hospital I think and the doctors. If the MD gives parameters with the order they are place in our computer system but if not they are not there.....as a student don't assume that...
Thx for the insight I feel better about it now. I do have insurance starting the 14th with NSO I applied yesterday morning and got the conformation today for 1mil./6 mil. I love this stuff just to...
My question is the nurse role had the pt coded and died I'm liable even if I document the MD is aware of current BP hr so when can we use our judgement to not administer meds and not be in trouble for...