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I pose this topic to hopefully gain a better understanding of the right mindset to have as a male nurse and in particular a student nurse. So far this semester, I've been trying to fly under the radar and just get through. In general, (myself included) guys are more outgoing and aggressive. So I figured I would try and tone that down so I'm not alienating any of the other group members. I don't think this is working. I feel like I'm being held to a higher standard because I'm a male. And I feel my like my instructors are being extra tough on me. So basically I have no choice but to be outgoing and aggressive. What are your thoughts? What pitfalls in general should I be aware of as an RN? ( I imagine sexual harassment has to be a big one). What are some of the major difficulties to be aware of as a male RN?
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Thanks everybody! I think for my title question, our answer in the text is every 24 hours. However, according to the CDC it seems to be every 96 hours (4 days) 1) I believe the answer now is hold the solution and contact the doctor. 2) I think by shearing off in the vein they either mean blowing off the vein or infiltrating surrounding tissue. I am not sure and still haven't been able to find the answer. 3) I am just not sure if a nurse is allowed to discontinue the IV or not.
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Without producing untoward effects? - I got an answer of 7 days but another student got 1 day. All we have on IV insertion is a packet and it is rather confusing. Also, some other questions I need some help with: 1) If an intermittent IV antibiotic is incompatible with potassium in the primary IV bag, what actions should be taken? A couple answers I've come up with include: - Start new IV site - use multilumen - slow down infusion - keep vein open 2) What is the priority nursing action when an IV cannula is suspected of shearing off in a vein? 3) What is the general procedure for discontinuing an IV? Is this something nurses can do without a doctors order or not? I have got conflicting answers in class. Thanks in advance for any and all help!