Nursing Tips
Therapeutic Communication Key Points
Key points about Therapeutic Communication: Avoid asking "Why...?" Ask OPEN ended questions. Don't offer opinion, give false reassurance, or change subject.
Therapeutic Communication Key Points
Key points about Therapeutic Communication: Avoid asking "Why...?" Ask OPEN ended questions. Don't offer opinion, give false reassurance, or change subject.
Eating Disorders Key Interventions
Key nursing interventions for patients with Eating Disorders: Supervise before/after meals; Set limits on exercise; Restrict caffeine; Provide rewards for calories consumed.
Eating Disorders Key Interventions
Key nursing interventions for patients with Eating Disorders: Supervise before/after meals; Set limits on exercise; Restrict caffeine; Provide rewards for calories consumed.
Injectible Medroxyprogesterone
Injectible medroxyprogesterone can cause bone loss. Advise patient to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of bone loss.
Injectible Medroxyprogesterone
Injectible medroxyprogesterone can cause bone loss. Advise patient to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of bone loss.
Diaphragm Patient Teaching
Important patient teaching about diaphragms: Diaphragms should remain in place for 6 hrs after intercourse; Reapply spermicide after intercourse.
Diaphragm Patient Teaching
Important patient teaching about diaphragms: Diaphragms should remain in place for 6 hrs after intercourse; Reapply spermicide after intercourse.
Mild and Severe Anxiety
For mild anxiety, you can assist the patient with problem-solving and relaxation techniques. For severe anxiety, problem-solving is NOT realistic.
Mild and Severe Anxiety
For mild anxiety, you can assist the patient with problem-solving and relaxation techniques. For severe anxiety, problem-solving is NOT realistic.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Set time limits. Help the patient identify source of anxiety and provide medications as ordered.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Set time limits. Help the patient identify source of anxiety and provide medications as ordered.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic foot care teaching: Inspect feet; Apply moisturizer; Wear cotton socks; Cut nails straight across; Don't use OTC products or use heating pads on feet.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic foot care teaching: Inspect feet; Apply moisturizer; Wear cotton socks; Cut nails straight across; Don't use OTC products or use heating pads on feet.
Urinary Tract Infection
With a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), the urinanalysis may be positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites.
Urinary Tract Infection
With a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), the urinanalysis may be positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites.
Tracheostomy Care
When performing tracheostomy care, be sure to: Use split gauze dressing under tracheostomy plate (DO NOT cut gauze). Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.
Tracheostomy Care
When performing tracheostomy care, be sure to: Use split gauze dressing under tracheostomy plate (DO NOT cut gauze). Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.
Diabetes Insipidus
With Diabetes InSIPidus, you will want to SIP a lot of water. Diabetes Insipidus causes the patient to urinate large quantities of dilute urine, leaving the patient dehydrated and thirsty!
Diabetes Insipidus
With Diabetes InSIPidus, you will want to SIP a lot of water. Diabetes Insipidus causes the patient to urinate large quantities of dilute urine, leaving the patient dehydrated and thirsty!
Giving Informed Consent
Who can give informed consent? An unimpaired adult (i.e. not under the influence of drugs/alcohol, not experiencing command hallucinations). Emancipated minor. Parent or legal guardian of a minor.
Giving Informed Consent
Who can give informed consent? An unimpaired adult (i.e. not under the influence of drugs/alcohol, not experiencing command hallucinations). Emancipated minor. Parent or legal guardian of a minor.
Glomerulonephritis Labs
Key labs with Glomerulonephritis: Serum: Positive antistreptolysin-O titer. Urinanalysis: hematuria, proteinuria. Throat culture: Positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus
Glomerulonephritis Labs
Key labs with Glomerulonephritis: Serum: Positive antistreptolysin-O titer. Urinanalysis: hematuria, proteinuria. Throat culture: Positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus
Negative Schizophrenia Symptoms
NEGATIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the absence of things that normally present. Symptoms (5As): Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure), Anergia (lack of energy), blunt Affect, Alogia (↓ speech), and Avolition (↓...
Negative Schizophrenia Symptoms
NEGATIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the absence of things that normally present. Symptoms (5As): Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure), Anergia (lack of energy), blunt Affect, Alogia (↓ speech), and Avolition (↓...
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are STDs that can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and infertility if not treated promptly.
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are STDs that can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and infertility if not treated promptly.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
How to remember that Rheumatoid Arthritis causes swan neck and boutonniere deformities
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
How to remember that Rheumatoid Arthritis causes swan neck and boutonniere deformities
Key Information: Beta Blockers
Non-selective beta blockers are used for hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, and MIs. However, they should NEVER be used in patients with asthma, as they can cause bronchospasm.
Key Information: Beta Blockers
Non-selective beta blockers are used for hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, and MIs. However, they should NEVER be used in patients with asthma, as they can cause bronchospasm.
Ulstrasounds in Pregnancy
During pregnancies, an ultrasound is typically performed ~ 18-20 weeks gestation to assess for growth, development, and age of the fetus.
Ulstrasounds in Pregnancy
During pregnancies, an ultrasound is typically performed ~ 18-20 weeks gestation to assess for growth, development, and age of the fetus.
Non-selective Beta Blockers
Please Listen Carefully - these beta blockers are NON-selective: Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol. They will impact the lungs too!
Non-selective Beta Blockers
Please Listen Carefully - these beta blockers are NON-selective: Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol. They will impact the lungs too!
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a procedure used to identify chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a procedure used to identify chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
Maternal Phenylketonuria
Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disease that causes the amino acid phenylalanine to build up in the body, which can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.
Maternal Phenylketonuria
Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disease that causes the amino acid phenylalanine to build up in the body, which can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) causes the excess water to be reabsorbed by the kidneys, resulting in hypervolemia.
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) causes the excess water to be reabsorbed by the kidneys, resulting in hypervolemia.
Signs of Child Neglect
Signs of child neglect: poor hygiene, inappropriate dress (for weather), malnourishment, withdrawal, school absences.
Signs of Child Neglect
Signs of child neglect: poor hygiene, inappropriate dress (for weather), malnourishment, withdrawal, school absences.
Amiodarone Drip
Amy owes me one hundred dollars, but she is in the hospital with VFIB on an amiodarone drip... so I guess it's not a good time to collect.
Amiodarone Drip
Amy owes me one hundred dollars, but she is in the hospital with VFIB on an amiodarone drip... so I guess it's not a good time to collect.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Labs
Expected labs with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Positive Rheumatoid Factor (RF) antibody and Positive ANA titer
Rheumatoid Arthritis Labs
Expected labs with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Positive Rheumatoid Factor (RF) antibody and Positive ANA titer
Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia = Excessive menstrual bleeding. This can result in anemia.If you have menorrhagia, it will make you want to rage!
Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia = Excessive menstrual bleeding. This can result in anemia.If you have menorrhagia, it will make you want to rage!
Anticoagulant Side Effects
The key side effect to remember with ALL anticoagulants (ex: heparin, warfarin, rivaroxaban) is BLEEDING!
Anticoagulant Side Effects
The key side effect to remember with ALL anticoagulants (ex: heparin, warfarin, rivaroxaban) is BLEEDING!
Halo Traction Devices
If your patient has a halo traction device in place, make sure wrench/screwdriver are attached to the vest to release patient from the device in the event of an emergency.
Halo Traction Devices
If your patient has a halo traction device in place, make sure wrench/screwdriver are attached to the vest to release patient from the device in the event of an emergency.
Epoetin Alfa
Taking epoetin alfa will fix your anemia so you can grow up to be a strong alpha male.
Epoetin Alfa
Taking epoetin alfa will fix your anemia so you can grow up to be a strong alpha male.
External Radiation Therapy Patient Teaching
Patient teaching for external radiation therapy.
External Radiation Therapy Patient Teaching
Patient teaching for external radiation therapy.
Hip Flexion Contractures
Prevent hip flexion contractures in patients with a BKA (below-the-knee amputation): Have patient lie prone every 3-4 hrs for 20-30 min.
Hip Flexion Contractures
Prevent hip flexion contractures in patients with a BKA (below-the-knee amputation): Have patient lie prone every 3-4 hrs for 20-30 min.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement therapy can be used to treat the signs/symptoms of menopause. However, it is important to remember that HT increases the risk of embolic events (DVT, MI, stroke) and...
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement therapy can be used to treat the signs/symptoms of menopause. However, it is important to remember that HT increases the risk of embolic events (DVT, MI, stroke) and...
Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia are key symptoms of hematologic cancers (ex: leukemia, multiple myeloma). Key Nursing priority: Prevent infection and bleeding!
Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia are key symptoms of hematologic cancers (ex: leukemia, multiple myeloma). Key Nursing priority: Prevent infection and bleeding!
Peritoneal Dialysis
With peritoneal dialysis, bloody or cloudy outflow indicates possible infection!
Peritoneal Dialysis
With peritoneal dialysis, bloody or cloudy outflow indicates possible infection!
Niacin Hypercholesterolemia
Niacin (Vitamin B3) can be used to treat hypercholesterolemia. Key side effect is flushing of the face. My face doesn't look very nice after taking niacin (because it is flushed!)
Niacin Hypercholesterolemia
Niacin (Vitamin B3) can be used to treat hypercholesterolemia. Key side effect is flushing of the face. My face doesn't look very nice after taking niacin (because it is flushed!)
Lyme Disease
Key feature of Lyme Disease is a ring-shaped, "bullesye" lesion at the site of the tick bite.
Lyme Disease
Key feature of Lyme Disease is a ring-shaped, "bullesye" lesion at the site of the tick bite.
Prostate Cancer Screening
When screening a patient for prostate cancer, be sure to obtain the PSA (prostate specific antigen) before performing a DRE (digital rectal exam).
Prostate Cancer Screening
When screening a patient for prostate cancer, be sure to obtain the PSA (prostate specific antigen) before performing a DRE (digital rectal exam).
Urolithiasis
For a patient with urolithiasis (kidney stone), a key nursing intervention is to strain the patient's urine. Send stone for lab analysis!
Urolithiasis
For a patient with urolithiasis (kidney stone), a key nursing intervention is to strain the patient's urine. Send stone for lab analysis!
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
Key differences in symptoms for Gastric and Duodenal ulcers: Gastric ulcer: Pain 30-60 minutes after meal, worse in DAY, worse with eating. Duodenal ulcer: Pain 1.5-3 hours after meal, worse...
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
Key differences in symptoms for Gastric and Duodenal ulcers: Gastric ulcer: Pain 30-60 minutes after meal, worse in DAY, worse with eating. Duodenal ulcer: Pain 1.5-3 hours after meal, worse...
Malignant Hyperthermia
Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening complication due to certain general anesthesia medications. Symptoms: Muscle rigidity, tachycardia, fever, dysrhythmias, tachypnea, hypotension, cyanosis.
Malignant Hyperthermia
Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening complication due to certain general anesthesia medications. Symptoms: Muscle rigidity, tachycardia, fever, dysrhythmias, tachypnea, hypotension, cyanosis.
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
When administering Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) for a patient following a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), be sure to increase the CBI rate if outflow is bright red or...
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
When administering Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) for a patient following a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), be sure to increase the CBI rate if outflow is bright red or...
Ferrous Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate is an iron supplement that can stain the teeth. I'm furious that my teeth got stained from ferrous sulfate!
Ferrous Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate is an iron supplement that can stain the teeth. I'm furious that my teeth got stained from ferrous sulfate!
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