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1. When does hypoglycemia usually occur?

   Steveo123 replied to nurse2b013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Yeah, as mazy and Nolli said, there are many things that influence how the body reacts to the insulin that is given. It depends on whether or not the patient is eating/has eaten, their tolerance for...

2. When does hypoglycemia usually occur?

   Steveo123 replied to nurse2b013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   The answer is 0800. It's one of those questions where they want you to understand the concept of how quickly it takes the insulin to create a change in the body. Regular insulin takes effect within...

3. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 replied to Steveo123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Oh yeah, I know that for sure. I'm not saying I disagree with you, I'm just saying that I know things vary far from what you're taught from what actually happens in the real world. That's why I was...

4. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 replied to Steveo123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I know it only takes a few seconds. I've done it dozens of times myself. But on the floor I work on I work directly with one nurse all day, assisting in everything that I do so I know for sure that...

5. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 replied to Steveo123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I did mean the need for checking residuals. As far as placement, I was always taught that placement needed to first be verified by an xray (KUB) before the tube can be used. After being verified by...

6. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   As a nursing student, I have always been taught that before you place anything down an NG tube or Corpak that you should always verify the residual volume of stomach contents. During my clinical...

7. Incorrect Medication Administration Route?

   Steveo123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Being in nursing school, I am more than aware that "Right Route" is one of the Patient Rights in regards to medication administration. However, I have noticed through my clinical experiences that...