Nursing Tips (630)
Hirschsprung Disease
If an infant has not passed meconium within the first 48 hours of life, they should be evaluated for Hirschsprung Disease. A colostomy may be needed in this case after...
Hirschsprung Disease
If an infant has not passed meconium within the first 48 hours of life, they should be evaluated for Hirschsprung Disease. A colostomy may be needed in this case after...
Cushing's Disease: Nutritional Guidance
Important nutritional guidance for the patient with Cushing's Disease includes restricting fluid and sodium, but increasing intake of potassium, calcium, and protein.
Cushing's Disease: Nutritional Guidance
Important nutritional guidance for the patient with Cushing's Disease includes restricting fluid and sodium, but increasing intake of potassium, calcium, and protein.
Primary use of Lactulose
Lactulose is a laxative, but it is primarily used to decrease AMMONIA levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
Primary use of Lactulose
Lactulose is a laxative, but it is primarily used to decrease AMMONIA levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
Faulty Equipment
If equipment malfunctions, tag the faulty equipment, take it out of use, and notify the appropriate department.
Faulty Equipment
If equipment malfunctions, tag the faulty equipment, take it out of use, and notify the appropriate department.
TNM Staging Criteria for Tumors
Tumors are staged using the TNM staging criteria. T = Tumor (T1 - T4), representing the size and extent of the tumor. N = Node (N0 - N3), relating to...
TNM Staging Criteria for Tumors
Tumors are staged using the TNM staging criteria. T = Tumor (T1 - T4), representing the size and extent of the tumor. N = Node (N0 - N3), relating to...
Poison Control: Patient Teaching
If a child ingests or is believed to have ingested a poison or other toxic substance, educate parents that the first step is to call poison control before doing anything...
Poison Control: Patient Teaching
If a child ingests or is believed to have ingested a poison or other toxic substance, educate parents that the first step is to call poison control before doing anything...
Interferon Alpha-2b
Interferon alpha-2b is used to enhance the body's immune response to tumors and viruses, but it can cause flu-like symptoms, bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, dyspnea, alopecia, GI upset, and...
Interferon Alpha-2b
Interferon alpha-2b is used to enhance the body's immune response to tumors and viruses, but it can cause flu-like symptoms, bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, dyspnea, alopecia, GI upset, and...
Back Pain during Labor
Laboring patients who express back pain may benefit from sacral counterpressure.
Back Pain during Labor
Laboring patients who express back pain may benefit from sacral counterpressure.
Mononucleosis in Children
If a child is diagnosed with Mononucleosis, educate the family that they should avoid contact sports due to the risk of splenic rupture!
Mononucleosis in Children
If a child is diagnosed with Mononucleosis, educate the family that they should avoid contact sports due to the risk of splenic rupture!
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) causes a sudden onset of weakness and paralysis, usually following a respiratory or GI viral infection. Be sure to maintain a patent airway!
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) causes a sudden onset of weakness and paralysis, usually following a respiratory or GI viral infection. Be sure to maintain a patent airway!
Applying Topical Lidocaine Cream
For topical lidocaine cream (e.g., EMLA cream) to numb an area, be sure to apply it 1 hour before the procedure and cover it with an occlusive dressing.
Applying Topical Lidocaine Cream
For topical lidocaine cream (e.g., EMLA cream) to numb an area, be sure to apply it 1 hour before the procedure and cover it with an occlusive dressing.
Clean Catch Urine Specimen Collection
When collecting a clean catch urine specimen, educate patients to clean the urethra with sterile wipes, waste the initial amount into the toilet and then position the sterile container into...
Clean Catch Urine Specimen Collection
When collecting a clean catch urine specimen, educate patients to clean the urethra with sterile wipes, waste the initial amount into the toilet and then position the sterile container into...
Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy
Presumptive Signs of pregnancy are things that can be explained by OTHER reasons besides pregnancy.
Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy
Presumptive Signs of pregnancy are things that can be explained by OTHER reasons besides pregnancy.
Cataract Surgery: Patient Teaching
Educate a patient following cataract surgery to avoid activities that increase intracranial pressure. Do not bend at waist, blow nose, lift ≥ 10 lbs., or strain with bowel movements.
Cataract Surgery: Patient Teaching
Educate a patient following cataract surgery to avoid activities that increase intracranial pressure. Do not bend at waist, blow nose, lift ≥ 10 lbs., or strain with bowel movements.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Family Teaching
Family teaching for a child experiencing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome should include to thoroughly cook all food in the future in order to kill E. coli, the toxin responsible for the condition.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Family Teaching
Family teaching for a child experiencing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome should include to thoroughly cook all food in the future in order to kill E. coli, the toxin responsible for the condition.
Administering an Enema
When administering enemas, lubricate the tip and insert it approximately 3 - 4" into the rectum with the tip angled towards the umbilicus.
Administering an Enema
When administering enemas, lubricate the tip and insert it approximately 3 - 4" into the rectum with the tip angled towards the umbilicus.
Shoulder Dystocia
For a patient experiencing shoulder dystocia, suprapubic pressure may help to push baby's shoulder off of the symphysis pubis.
Shoulder Dystocia
For a patient experiencing shoulder dystocia, suprapubic pressure may help to push baby's shoulder off of the symphysis pubis.
Scheduled Medications
In most states, scheduled medications (i.e., those with risk for abuse) cannot be called in over the phone, and refills are not permitted.
Scheduled Medications
In most states, scheduled medications (i.e., those with risk for abuse) cannot be called in over the phone, and refills are not permitted.
Drug Interactions: Herbal Supplements
Herbal supplements can interact with medications! Garlic, Gingko Biloba, and Ginger increase a patient's bleeding risk with aspirin, NSAIDs, and warfarin.
Drug Interactions: Herbal Supplements
Herbal supplements can interact with medications! Garlic, Gingko Biloba, and Ginger increase a patient's bleeding risk with aspirin, NSAIDs, and warfarin.
Fine Motor Skills for a Preschooler
Fine motor skills for a preschooler by age include: 3 years: draw a circle, 4 years: draw a square, 5 years: draw a diamond and triangle.
Fine Motor Skills for a Preschooler
Fine motor skills for a preschooler by age include: 3 years: draw a circle, 4 years: draw a square, 5 years: draw a diamond and triangle.
Skin Cancer
Educate patients on measures to prevent integumentary system cancers including avoiding midday sun, wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, and performing regular skin checks for changes.
Skin Cancer
Educate patients on measures to prevent integumentary system cancers including avoiding midday sun, wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, and performing regular skin checks for changes.
Exstrophy of the Bladder
Exstrophy of the Bladder is a condition marked by an infant's bladder being inside out and exposed through the abdominal wall.
Exstrophy of the Bladder
Exstrophy of the Bladder is a condition marked by an infant's bladder being inside out and exposed through the abdominal wall.
Guaifenesin: Patient Teaching
Guaifenesin is an expectorant, meaning that it pulls fluid into thin secretions and make them easier to cough out.
Guaifenesin: Patient Teaching
Guaifenesin is an expectorant, meaning that it pulls fluid into thin secretions and make them easier to cough out.
Gout: Patient Teaching
Educate patients who experience gout to avoid alcohol, purine-rich foods (e.g., red meat, organ meat, shellfish, high fructose drinks), and "starvation" dieting, but increase their fluid intake and reduce stress.
Gout: Patient Teaching
Educate patients who experience gout to avoid alcohol, purine-rich foods (e.g., red meat, organ meat, shellfish, high fructose drinks), and "starvation" dieting, but increase their fluid intake and reduce stress.
Umbilical Cord Inspection
After birth, the placenta and umbilical cord are inspected for abnormalities. The umbilical cord should contain 2 arteries and 1 vein and have no green/brown discoloration.
Umbilical Cord Inspection
After birth, the placenta and umbilical cord are inspected for abnormalities. The umbilical cord should contain 2 arteries and 1 vein and have no green/brown discoloration.
Filgrastim
Filgrastim is a medication used to stimulate the growth of neutrophils in patients with neutropenia.
Filgrastim
Filgrastim is a medication used to stimulate the growth of neutrophils in patients with neutropenia.
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)
Ways to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) include performing proper hand hygiene, performing line/tube/drain care per evidence-based facility policy, limiting invasive procedures, and removing invasive devices as soon as indicated.
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)
Ways to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) include performing proper hand hygiene, performing line/tube/drain care per evidence-based facility policy, limiting invasive procedures, and removing invasive devices as soon as indicated.
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is common in childhood. In a child with epistaxis, lean their head forward (not back!) to prevent swallowing of blood.
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is common in childhood. In a child with epistaxis, lean their head forward (not back!) to prevent swallowing of blood.
Thoracentesis
During a thoracentesis (drainage of fluid from pleural space), monitor the patient for pneumothorax and hypotension.
Thoracentesis
During a thoracentesis (drainage of fluid from pleural space), monitor the patient for pneumothorax and hypotension.
Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own culture is superior to all others. View world from their own cultural viewpoint. Nurses should NOT practice ethnocentrism.
Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own culture is superior to all others. View world from their own cultural viewpoint. Nurses should NOT practice ethnocentrism.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Expected Labs
Expected labs with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Positive Rheumatoid Factor (RF) antibody and Positive ANA titer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Expected Labs
Expected labs with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Positive Rheumatoid Factor (RF) antibody and Positive ANA titer.
Enterobiasis (pinworm)
Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night
Enterobiasis (pinworm)
Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin carry a black box warning for tendon rupture. This is a unique side effect that is important to remember!
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin carry a black box warning for tendon rupture. This is a unique side effect that is important to remember!
Early Patient Discharge
If a patient is choosing to leave the hospital before recommended discharge, notify the provider, have the patient sign an "Against Medical Advice" (AMA) form, and remove any IV catheters....
Early Patient Discharge
If a patient is choosing to leave the hospital before recommended discharge, notify the provider, have the patient sign an "Against Medical Advice" (AMA) form, and remove any IV catheters....
Cradle Cap: Family Teaching
Educate families that an emollient (e.g., baby oil) may be placed on areas of an infant's scalp affected by cradle cap.
Cradle Cap: Family Teaching
Educate families that an emollient (e.g., baby oil) may be placed on areas of an infant's scalp affected by cradle cap.
Aldosterone
Aldosterone increases blood pressure and blood volume by promoting renal reabsorption of sodium (and therefore water!) and excretion of potassium.
Aldosterone
Aldosterone increases blood pressure and blood volume by promoting renal reabsorption of sodium (and therefore water!) and excretion of potassium.
Suppressing Lactation: Patient Teaching
For a patient wishing to suppress lactation, encourage the use of a supportive bra for 72 hours after delivery.
Suppressing Lactation: Patient Teaching
For a patient wishing to suppress lactation, encourage the use of a supportive bra for 72 hours after delivery.
Vegetarian Diet: Patient Teaching
Ensure vegetarians get sufficient protein, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids in their diet.
Vegetarian Diet: Patient Teaching
Ensure vegetarians get sufficient protein, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids in their diet.
Lice: Family Teaching
Educate families of children diagnosed with lice (pediculosis capitis) that the whole family should be examined and treated.
Lice: Family Teaching
Educate families of children diagnosed with lice (pediculosis capitis) that the whole family should be examined and treated.
Culturally Competent Care
Culturally competent care begins with identifying your own cultural beliefs and values!
Culturally Competent Care
Culturally competent care begins with identifying your own cultural beliefs and values!
Lactation
When it comes to lactation, prolactin is responsible for causing milk production, while oxytocin controls the release of milk from the breasts through the "letdown reflex."
Lactation
When it comes to lactation, prolactin is responsible for causing milk production, while oxytocin controls the release of milk from the breasts through the "letdown reflex."
Weight Loss: Patient Teaching
Educate patients that in order to lose one pound per week, they should decrease daily caloric intake by 500.
Weight Loss: Patient Teaching
Educate patients that in order to lose one pound per week, they should decrease daily caloric intake by 500.
Effective Nonverbal Communication
For effective nonverbal communication, remember your ROLES: Relaxed body language, Open posture, Lean in, Eye contact, Sit squarely toward the patient.
Effective Nonverbal Communication
For effective nonverbal communication, remember your ROLES: Relaxed body language, Open posture, Lean in, Eye contact, Sit squarely toward the patient.
Lamotrigine: Patient Teaching
Educate patients to immediately report a rash when taking lamotrigine, as this may be due to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a life-threatening complication!
Lamotrigine: Patient Teaching
Educate patients to immediately report a rash when taking lamotrigine, as this may be due to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a life-threatening complication!
Lyme Disease: Prevention
Educate patients to prevent Lyme Disease (a tick-borne illness) by wearing long sleeves/long pants/close-toed shoes/a hat in wooded or grassy areas, and check their body fully for ticks when returning...
Lyme Disease: Prevention
Educate patients to prevent Lyme Disease (a tick-borne illness) by wearing long sleeves/long pants/close-toed shoes/a hat in wooded or grassy areas, and check their body fully for ticks when returning...
Pediatric Vaccine Administration
When administering vaccinations to a child less than 12 months of age, be sure to use the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. The deltoid should not be used until...
Pediatric Vaccine Administration
When administering vaccinations to a child less than 12 months of age, be sure to use the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. The deltoid should not be used until...
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