Krazziekid78

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1. Chafing

   Krazziekid78 replied to dariah's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I had to reply to this old post because after working 4 13-14 hours shifts on a short-staffed rehab unit (knowing I had 2 more shifts to go), my thighs were a hot mess. By the end of my 4th shift, I...

2. COPDer de-satting? What do you do?

   Krazziekid78 replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

   Baseline is 88-92%. SOB resolves after resting in upright position. BP was 140s/90s. HR was in 95-100 (usually runs tachy). Respirations were about 25. These vitals are typically baseline for patient....

3. COPDer de-satting? What do you do?

   Krazziekid78 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm throwing out a scenario. Please tell me what you would do (especially regarding oxygen therapy...how much to give and through what device) Patient with COPD is found with oxygen saturation of 62%...

4. Oxygen administration with COPD patients

   Krazziekid78 replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

   Wow okay. Should have been more specific. We OBVIOUSLY tried to titrate through the NC, once we hit 6 Ls and patient was sill in the 70s, we started the non-rebreather on 10 lpm, when his sats finally...

5. Social Life Concerns

   Krazziekid78 replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in General Nursing

   I actually just shared that article on my Facebook this morning. Too funny. I graduated with my BSN in August and have been working as a rehab nurse since January. This article is spot on as it...

6. Oxygen administration with COPD patients

   Krazziekid78 replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your reply. This answered my question. Rather than focusing on a amount of oxygen being delivered, it's best to titrate to the 88-92%. I was just shocked at the amount of COPDers...

7. Oxygen administration with COPD patients

   Krazziekid78 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad working in a rehab facility. We get a lot of patients with COPD who seem to always de-sat. Nursing school pounded it into my brain to be very cautious about administering too much...

8. Patient asking for your phone number? How to say no?

   Krazziekid78 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'm a new nurse on a med-surg floor. I had a lovely patient who had really been through the ringer that I cared for for 10 shifts. When I was saying my goodbye, she got teary eyed, thanking me for my...