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Okay, this is my first time doing this...so here goes! 1. "Curling's ulcer" can develop 24 hours after a severe burn, and the gastric pH, if less than 5.0 must be reported to the healthcare provider. 2. Celiac disease diet should be HIGH in calories, HIGH in protein, and NO rye, oats, wheat, or barley (Gluten Free). 3. Symptoms of cardiovascular fluid overload: Rales & Crackles. 4. In stage 4 Parkinson's Disease, patient is UNable to ambulate; patient is immobile so nurses must provide ROM exercises to all limbs, 4x/day. 5. (Possible SATA Question): Teaching or advice to give to a patient who will be taking Risperidone (Risperdal) *May gain weight *Avoid extreme temps *Wear long sleeves in the sun * Change positions slowly.

Hello! I too just took my NCLEX-RN exam for the 4th time and failed!! My husband was so upset that he said he is going to have to stop paying for my school loans because he has to come up with the money for paying our property taxes this Nov. 2012. I am new to this community too. I've used these forums to help me find ways to remember things as I was studying. It seems that this time I studied for the kinds of questions that I saw on the NCLEX on the last two exams I took. I think they make it harder each time, and definitely give you very different types of questions. On all of my exams, I've only had 2 or 3 math questions, and I always felt sure about those. My test shut off this time at about 85 and I didn't know what to think. I had to leave feeling as if I really did well or I failed miserably. I took the test Friday and went home and did the Pearson Vue trick and I didn't pass. My husband thinks I shouldn't take the test again. I'm receiving unemployment and not sure if it will run out in two weeks or if I'll get another renewal, but he wants me to look for work. Does anyone know if you can challenge taking the LVN/LPN exam with a BSN degree? I'm trying to think of what I can do with a BSN degree if I can't get my RN license. I too could use some uplifting, but not sure if I'll be able to take the exam again, unless I can get a job elsewhere and eventually pay the fees again...then re-study? I graduated in July of 2010. How do you explain yourself in an interview if you do get your license eventually? Do you tell them you failed the exam a few times? Do you tell them you wanted to gain experience elsewhere first? Not sure how this would play out too. Thanks!