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1. When does hypoglycemia usually occur?

   Steveo123 replied to nurse2b013's topic in Student Assist

   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 the insulin, and/or medications that are being take...

2. When does hypoglycemia usually occur?

   Steveo123 replied to nurse2b013's topic in Student Assist

   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 about a half hour. A rapid acting insulin would act ...

3. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 replied to Steveo123's topic in Student Assist

   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 just curious as to whether or not checking for a res...

4. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 replied to Steveo123's topic in Student Assist

   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 they don't do it.

5. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 replied to Steveo123's topic in Student Assist

   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 xray, subsequent checks would be performed at bedsid...

6. NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

   Steveo123 posted a topic in Student Assist

   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 experiences and my work on a gastroenterology floor as ...

7. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   Steveo123 replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   If it makes you feel any better, we started with 90 students in my program and only a dozen were men.

8. Incorrect Medication Administration Route?

   Steveo123 posted a topic in Student Assist

   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 there are some orders written to give a medication ina...