Nursing Tips
Electro convulsive therapy
Short-term memory loss is EXPECTED after electroconvulsive therapy.
Electro convulsive therapy
Short-term memory loss is EXPECTED after electroconvulsive therapy.
Older adult home safety
When assessing HOME safety for older adults, it is important to remove scatter rugs!
Older adult home safety
When assessing HOME safety for older adults, it is important to remove scatter rugs!
How to treat a seizure
During a seizure, turn the patient to his/her side, loosen restrictive clothing, and DO NOT insert airway or restrain patient.
How to treat a seizure
During a seizure, turn the patient to his/her side, loosen restrictive clothing, and DO NOT insert airway or restrain patient.
Bone loss and aging
Bone loss begins at 35 years old. In order to prevent osteoporosis, individuals should engage in weight-bearing exercises. FYI - swimming is NOT weight-bearing.
Bone loss and aging
Bone loss begins at 35 years old. In order to prevent osteoporosis, individuals should engage in weight-bearing exercises. FYI - swimming is NOT weight-bearing.
Choking hazard foods
The following foods pose a choking hazard for small children: popcorn, raisins, peanuts, grapes, raw carrots, hotdogs, celery, peanut butter, candy, tough meat.
Choking hazard foods
The following foods pose a choking hazard for small children: popcorn, raisins, peanuts, grapes, raw carrots, hotdogs, celery, peanut butter, candy, tough meat.
BMI ranges to learn
Know your BMI ranges: <18.5 = underweight, 18.5-24.9 = healthy, 25-29.9 = overweight, 30 or more = obese.
BMI ranges to learn
Know your BMI ranges: <18.5 = underweight, 18.5-24.9 = healthy, 25-29.9 = overweight, 30 or more = obese.
Albumin and prealbumin
When evaluating a patient's nutritional status, be sure to check: albumin (normal range: 3.5-5) and prealbumin levels (normal range 15-36).
Albumin and prealbumin
When evaluating a patient's nutritional status, be sure to check: albumin (normal range: 3.5-5) and prealbumin levels (normal range 15-36).
Folic acid and pregnancy
Folic acid is SUPER important during pregnancy because it helps to prevent neural tube defects.
Folic acid and pregnancy
Folic acid is SUPER important during pregnancy because it helps to prevent neural tube defects.
Blood transfusion reaction
If a patient has a blood transfusion reaction: stop the transfusion, infuse 0.9% NACL through a separate line, and be sure to send the blood bag back to the lab....
Blood transfusion reaction
If a patient has a blood transfusion reaction: stop the transfusion, infuse 0.9% NACL through a separate line, and be sure to send the blood bag back to the lab....
Mucositis (related to chemotherapy)
For patients who suffer mucositis (related to chemotherapy): Avoid glycerin or alcohol containing mouthwashes!!
Mucositis (related to chemotherapy)
For patients who suffer mucositis (related to chemotherapy): Avoid glycerin or alcohol containing mouthwashes!!
Food interactions
When in doubt regarding a question or food interaction with a medication, grapefruit juice is usually a safe bet!
Food interactions
When in doubt regarding a question or food interaction with a medication, grapefruit juice is usually a safe bet!
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