Ruba

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1. Lidocaine Spray

   Ruba posted a topic in Patient Medications

   My cousin had lidocaine spray which she uses for before waxing "down there". I asked a friend about this and she said it was "totally safe". I'm not

2. Hydrocortisone

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   sorry the link didn't appear on my phone, i just saw your quote....Thank

3. Hydrocortisone

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Have read that but I'm pretty sure he said he diluted it...maybe I heard wrong or is it possible that some hospitals

4. Hydrocortisone

   Ruba posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   My patient was given hydrocortisone IV for her asthma I was asking a nurse how much they gave her, he was in a rush so he mumbled something....I believe he said 200mg , he said something about...

5. Asthma patient vomiting

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Got it! Another question...Dr ordered an x-ray for her, she has had asthma for 27 years (she is 57)...what is the reason for x-ray? Is it to rule out other

6. Asthma Health Education

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Medication use....avoiding triggers...fluid intake...good rest and good nutrition? Those are on my list..I don't want to miss any important points, that's

7. Asthma patient vomiting

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you.

8. Asthma patient vomiting

   Ruba posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   My asthma patient on Thursday came to the ER complaining of the usual asthma symptoms (SOB,fever,cough...) and she also said she vomited at home 3 times and when she got to the ER she vomited 2 more...

9. Asthma Health Education

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I didn't ask anyone to do my homework(this is not graded btw), I just asked the POINTS I should focus on. Thank you anyway

10. Asthma Health Education

    Ruba posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to educate my asthma patients, what are the points I should focus

11. Presentation ideas?

    Ruba posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to do a project about the pathophysiology and manifestations of altered level of consciousness. I want to do something different. Everyone did powerpoint and its soooo boring. Literally...

12. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you

13. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hmmm I guess you're right. Do you remember how high their sugar levels

14. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think hypoglycemia... I read that the brain uses 25% of the body's glucose and if the patient was not able to get enough, they would slip into a coma. I've seen A lot of patients with high blood...

15. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which one is scarier to see, hypoglycemic patient or