ArtRN

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1. Anything wrong with this order?

   ArtRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   Lactobacillus is usually given before meals. Med errors occur when we give something we don't know is for and don't care to double check with available pharm. resources, or when we relax and lose...

2. Anything wrong with this order?

   ArtRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   Call MD for clarification at 3AM. Write some of the new cursing words you've never heard before down and share with us. Break the dose down on 4 parts, for each meal and night snack. Give it before...

3. IV in an artery

   ArtRN replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

   I've noticed that with patients with respiratory troubles, COPD especially, the blood return is increased and can cause blood to back up like that. Not sure what is the scientific explanation for...

4. Problems with prefilled NS syringes?

   ArtRN replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

   Most of my patients report the metallic taste, "like sucking on a piece of aluminum". A few said they smelled oranges

5. apparently, peri care is optional

   ArtRN replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

   yes, and also people straight cath themselves in their own environment - not in a hospital full of super-bugs. because of financial part of the deal, people are forced to reuse their catheter over and...