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  1. Hypoalbuminemia and preclampsia

    CHovs posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, is anyone ableto explain to me why low serum albumin levels can cause preclampsia? I'm totally stuck (somewhat) but can't manage to think my way through it. Thanks

  2. Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic IV Solutions

    CHovs posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, I've been reading over my texts trying to figure out why D5W 1/2 Normal Saline is HYPERtonic. I'm confused because D5W alone is isotonic and 1/2 normal saline is hypotonic .. how is...

  3. Confused about injection procedure

    CHovs replied to Clovery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As for the plunger you do not. The Plunger has a flat black rubber top to it that blocks any medication from leaking out of the barrel. Going back to the 3 cc example, say you had your 3 cc prepped in...

  4. Confused about injection procedure

    CHovs replied to Clovery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When we were learning how to prepare IM medications, we were taught to use a blunt needle to draw up our medications then change the needle prior to administration. For example: You have to draw up 3...