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SALT LOSS - S/S of Hyponatremia S - Stupor/coma A - Anorexia, N&V L - Lethargy T - Tendon reflexes decreased L - Limp muscles (weakness) O - Orthostatic hypotension S - Seizures/headache S - Stomach cramping

Hi. I am in the first semester of nursing school. I have run into some things I don't know the meaning of when filling out my data base. What doe "nos" mean at the end of something, such as anemia "nos"? And "nec" for that matter? Also unfamiliar with the abbreviation ASCVD? One more and I swear I'm finished, "malign neople breast nos"? This may sound incredibly stupid on my part, but I honestly don't have a clue. Thanks so much for any help you can give me on the matter.

Hi! I just thought I would let you know that my nephew is somewhat an exception to the rule. He lost his hearing at 6 months of age related to contracting spinal meningitis. He was actually the youngest patient Arkansas Children's Hospital had done at that time so we were told. He was 2 when he had his cochlear implant done. (He is 16 now.) He has minor "tweaks" done every year to make sure all levels are good and don't need to be adjusted. He is very excited about the one they are in the process of working on. This implant is all placed inside, there is no outside processor, wire, ear piece. This is for the reason you stated earlier, you can't get it wet. Even excessive sweating, his microphone will quit working on him. The batteries are a pain in the butt for him as well. He has adjusted very well. Speaks and hears quite well, it amazes me. We came so close to losing him, and I love him very much. Just thought I'd share his story, because I am a very proud aunt.

Thanks so much for your advice, and clarifying that for me. I believe you are the same person that answered my last question. I can't thank you enough. :)

A client 75 years old, suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago resulting in paralysis of his left side. He states he doesn't want a bath, he can wash himself, and wants to be left alone. He is withdrawn and uncommunicative. Now, I am supposed to determine the type of bath and hygiene care. Also, note any special precautions. My problem with this is the type of bath and the precautions. I know this may seem extremely stupid of me to be asking, but I honestly don't know what to do in this situation. I need help. I would think you would have to respect his wishes, but only to the extent that his safety is not in question. So, would you allow him to take a partial bath at the sink by himself? I am really unsure what to do with this one. I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Thank you so much. This is wonderful information. It turns out I can feel the brachial on others, but not on myself. Even my instructor could not find mine. This made me feel a great deal better. :) I really appreciate the information on the popliteal. I am going to try that technique, and see if I can actually feel one. Thanks again. I really appreciate it.

Hi. I need help with finding the brachial and popliteal pulse. I am able to locate the pedal, carotid, temporal, radial, etc., but am finding it near impossible to find the brachial and popliteal. The brachial after a few hundred trys it seems, I can find it and then I lose it. If anyone has any advice or knows a site to direct me to, I would very much appreciate the help. I have a clinical lab testing on this next week, and am in panic mode.

I took my ACT about 4 months ago after being out of high school for 11 years. I used The Princeton Review, Inside the ACT 2003 Deluxe cd. It covers every area of the ACT, has practice tests, and gives other wonderful tips. It helped me score a 24. Hope this helps you out, and good luck.

I haven't personally taken Micro and Patho in the same semester. I took Micro along with A & P II, and Patho with General Chem. They are both "challenging" classes. If you are determined and have done well in your other science courses, you will do fine. These classes are definitely not slide through classes. They are very interesting classes, and that is what kept me focused. Hope that helps you a little.

I appreciate your opinion on the matter. She did have a lot of things on her desk and seemed to be looking at these items while we were talking. She probably was just having a rough day or was behind on her work. I was just concerned because she never really made eye contact with me. Also, all of the books I have read about preparing for nursing school gave me the impression that the interviewer can speak volumes for the school. So, again this had me very concerned. Thank you for your advice. I'll just take satisfaction in knowing that I did all I could do, and put my best foot forward.

I just had my first nursing school interview. I was well prepared and was very pleased with how I handled myself during the interview. My concerns and questions are regarding how the interviewer handled herself. Do these interviewers normally cut you off before you are finished answering their questions? I was not long winded by any means necessary. I could barely get a sentence out before I was cut off with the next question. Towards the end of the interview, she showed some interest in what I was saying. Should I be concerned about how this went or is this normal? Does this say something about the school I am applying to? Thanks for any help on this.

I also attended a CC for A&P I and II. We used sheep parts in every disection. A&P I was a sheep eye, which I found the hardest to do. Once I got past it looking at me to cut it open, it was fine. Also, had a sheep brain that same semester. A&P II we disected a sheep heart and kidney. I would have to agree, that disecting the heart made it alot easier to remember the pathway of blood through the heart. I am not keen on disecting parts, but once you get past the smell it really does help you with what you have learned in lecture.