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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.
Epoetin Alfa
Epoetin alfa is used to treat anemia related to chronic kidney disease, HIV, or chemotherapy.
Epoetin Alfa
Epoetin alfa is used to treat anemia related to chronic kidney disease, HIV, or chemotherapy.
Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism (the absence of one or both testicles from the scrotum) places a child at increased risk for testicular cancer in the future.
Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism (the absence of one or both testicles from the scrotum) places a child at increased risk for testicular cancer in the future.
Therapeutic aPTT for patients receiving Heparin
Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5-2 times baseline for patients receiving heparin.
Therapeutic aPTT for patients receiving Heparin
Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5-2 times baseline for patients receiving heparin.
Physical Assessment Order
Order of physical assessment: Inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate. EXCEPT for assessing the abdomen: Inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate (to avoid altering bowel sounds).
Physical Assessment Order
Order of physical assessment: Inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate. EXCEPT for assessing the abdomen: Inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate (to avoid altering bowel sounds).
Thrombolytics: Alteplase and Reteplase
Thrombolytics include medications such as alteplase and reteplase.
Thrombolytics: Alteplase and Reteplase
Thrombolytics include medications such as alteplase and reteplase.
Employee Performance Appraisals
When performing an employee performance appraisal, compare the employee's performance against documented performance standards, not against the performance of other RNs.
Employee Performance Appraisals
When performing an employee performance appraisal, compare the employee's performance against documented performance standards, not against the performance of other RNs.
Dumping Syndrome
After undergoing bariatric surgery, patients are at risk for dumping syndrome, marked by abdominal cramping, tachycardia, nausea, diarrhea, and diaphoresis. These patients should be taught to recline after eating to...
Dumping Syndrome
After undergoing bariatric surgery, patients are at risk for dumping syndrome, marked by abdominal cramping, tachycardia, nausea, diarrhea, and diaphoresis. These patients should be taught to recline after eating to...
Performance Appraisal
Peer evaluations from professional staff along with self-appraisals may be included in an employee's performance appraisal.
Performance Appraisal
Peer evaluations from professional staff along with self-appraisals may be included in an employee's performance appraisal.
Cirrhosis
With cirrhosis, a patient has experienced extensive degeneration, destruction, and fibrosis (scarring) of the liver.
Cirrhosis
With cirrhosis, a patient has experienced extensive degeneration, destruction, and fibrosis (scarring) of the liver.
Hemophilia: Patient Teaching
Teach families with children who have hemophilia to prevent bleeding by avoiding NSAID/aspirin use and limiting IM injections when possible.
Hemophilia: Patient Teaching
Teach families with children who have hemophilia to prevent bleeding by avoiding NSAID/aspirin use and limiting IM injections when possible.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
Ventilator - Patient Care
When caring for a patient on a ventilator, reposition the endotracheal tube every 24 hours to prevent pressure injuries, provide frequent oral care, and suction oral/tracheal secretions as needed.
Ventilator - Patient Care
When caring for a patient on a ventilator, reposition the endotracheal tube every 24 hours to prevent pressure injuries, provide frequent oral care, and suction oral/tracheal secretions as needed.
Pressure Injury - Prevention
To decrease the risk for pressure injuries, reposition patients every 2 hours, use mattresses that provide pressure redistribution, elevate heels from the bed with pillows, and utilize padded dressings over...
Pressure Injury - Prevention
To decrease the risk for pressure injuries, reposition patients every 2 hours, use mattresses that provide pressure redistribution, elevate heels from the bed with pillows, and utilize padded dressings over...
Self-exams for Adolescents
Adolescents should be taught how to perform a monthly testicular self exam and/or breast self exam along with safe sexual practices.
Self-exams for Adolescents
Adolescents should be taught how to perform a monthly testicular self exam and/or breast self exam along with safe sexual practices.
Screening for Tuberculosis
Screening for Tuberculosis may be done using the QuantiFERON Gold blood test, or the Mantoux skin test. Confirmation of TB diagnosis may be obtained with a chest x-ray and/or acid-fast...
Screening for Tuberculosis
Screening for Tuberculosis may be done using the QuantiFERON Gold blood test, or the Mantoux skin test. Confirmation of TB diagnosis may be obtained with a chest x-ray and/or acid-fast...
Newborn Hypoglycemia
Newborn hypoglycemia is marked by a serum glucose < 40 mg/dL within the first 4 hours of life, or < 45 mg/dL between 4 - 24 hours of life.
Newborn Hypoglycemia
Newborn hypoglycemia is marked by a serum glucose < 40 mg/dL within the first 4 hours of life, or < 45 mg/dL between 4 - 24 hours of life.
Ventilator Low Pressure Alarm
If a low pressure alarm is heard from a ventilator, assess for disconnection, cuff leak, or tube displacement.
Ventilator Low Pressure Alarm
If a low pressure alarm is heard from a ventilator, assess for disconnection, cuff leak, or tube displacement.
Buproprion
Bupropion can be used to treat depression and to help a patient with smoking cessation.
Buproprion
Bupropion can be used to treat depression and to help a patient with smoking cessation.
Bryant Traction
Bryant traction is used for hip dysplasia in children, while Buck's traction is used for hip fractures in adults.
Bryant Traction
Bryant traction is used for hip dysplasia in children, while Buck's traction is used for hip fractures in adults.
Acute Pain
Acute pain is likely to cause alteration in vital signs, however with chronic pain vital signs may not be impacted. This does not indicate the patient is not truly in...
Acute Pain
Acute pain is likely to cause alteration in vital signs, however with chronic pain vital signs may not be impacted. This does not indicate the patient is not truly in...
Lead Poisoning
A serum lead level > 5 mcg/dL should be considered positive for lead poisoning, however chelation therapy is not initiated until the serum level reaches > 45 mcg/dL.
Lead Poisoning
A serum lead level > 5 mcg/dL should be considered positive for lead poisoning, however chelation therapy is not initiated until the serum level reaches > 45 mcg/dL.
PRN Order
A PRN order is one that can be given as needed. The prescription order includes the dose, frequency, and under what conditions it may be administered.
PRN Order
A PRN order is one that can be given as needed. The prescription order includes the dose, frequency, and under what conditions it may be administered.
Pressure Injury
A pressure injury is damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue due to intense or prolonged pressure to the area.
Pressure Injury
A pressure injury is damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue due to intense or prolonged pressure to the area.
Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion (the twisting of the testicle and spermatic cord) may require emergency surgical intervention! Keep patient calm and administer analgesics as ordered for pain.
Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion (the twisting of the testicle and spermatic cord) may require emergency surgical intervention! Keep patient calm and administer analgesics as ordered for pain.
Preeclampsia
A pregnant patient complaining of headache, blurred vision/visual changes, or epigastric pain should be assessed for preeclampsia. If preeclampsia is suspected or diagnosed, implement seizure precautions!
Preeclampsia
A pregnant patient complaining of headache, blurred vision/visual changes, or epigastric pain should be assessed for preeclampsia. If preeclampsia is suspected or diagnosed, implement seizure precautions!
Tuberculosis
A patient with Tuberculosis is considered to no longer be infectious after three negative sputum cultures.
Tuberculosis
A patient with Tuberculosis is considered to no longer be infectious after three negative sputum cultures.
Pavlik Harness
A Pavlik harness may be worn in infants < 6 months with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Educate families that the harness should be worn 23 hours/day for ~...
Pavlik Harness
A Pavlik harness may be worn in infants < 6 months with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Educate families that the harness should be worn 23 hours/day for ~...
Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI): Nursing Care
Prior to sending a patient for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), assess for a history of claustrophobia and the presence of metal implants (e.g., pacemaker, artificial joints, IUD, etc.).
Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI): Nursing Care
Prior to sending a patient for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), assess for a history of claustrophobia and the presence of metal implants (e.g., pacemaker, artificial joints, IUD, etc.).
Transtheoretical Model
The transtheoretical model is a theory that describes the six stages associated with health behavior changes. These include: precontemplation; contemplation; preparation; action; maintenance; termination.
Transtheoretical Model
The transtheoretical model is a theory that describes the six stages associated with health behavior changes. These include: precontemplation; contemplation; preparation; action; maintenance; termination.
Cleft Palate: Nursing Care
When feeding an infant with cleft palate, position them in an upright position and burp them frequently during the feed. After surgical reconstruction, use elbow immobilizers to protect the surgical...
Cleft Palate: Nursing Care
When feeding an infant with cleft palate, position them in an upright position and burp them frequently during the feed. After surgical reconstruction, use elbow immobilizers to protect the surgical...
"Incubation" Period of Illness
The time period after a pathogen has entered a patient until the appearance of general signs and symptoms is known as the "incubation" period of illness.
"Incubation" Period of Illness
The time period after a pathogen has entered a patient until the appearance of general signs and symptoms is known as the "incubation" period of illness.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for vision and immune function. This vitamin is commonly found is orange/yellow vegetables and fruits (e.g., carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, mango).
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for vision and immune function. This vitamin is commonly found is orange/yellow vegetables and fruits (e.g., carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, mango).
RN Delegation
The RN should never delegate any portion of the nursing process or patient education.
RN Delegation
The RN should never delegate any portion of the nursing process or patient education.
Osteoarthritis versus Rheumatoid Arthritis
With osteoarthritis a patient is likely to report unilateral joint pain which is better in the morning. In rheumatoid arthritis the patient might experience bilateral joint pain with morning stiffness.
Osteoarthritis versus Rheumatoid Arthritis
With osteoarthritis a patient is likely to report unilateral joint pain which is better in the morning. In rheumatoid arthritis the patient might experience bilateral joint pain with morning stiffness.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of four defects.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of four defects.
Vancomycin
Vancomycin has the potential to cause vancomycin infusion reaction, formerly known as “red man syndrome”.
Vancomycin
Vancomycin has the potential to cause vancomycin infusion reaction, formerly known as “red man syndrome”.
Atypical Signs of Myocardial Infarction
Women are more likely than men to have atypical signs of myocardial infarction (heart attack), such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and/or pain in the back, shoulders, or jaw.
Atypical Signs of Myocardial Infarction
Women are more likely than men to have atypical signs of myocardial infarction (heart attack), such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and/or pain in the back, shoulders, or jaw.
Progressive Approach to Employee Discipline
The progressive approach to employee discipline should begin with a verbal reprimand, followed by a formal/written reprimand, then a suspension from work, and finally involuntary termination.
Progressive Approach to Employee Discipline
The progressive approach to employee discipline should begin with a verbal reprimand, followed by a formal/written reprimand, then a suspension from work, and finally involuntary termination.
Topical Treatment for Psoriasis
Topical medications used to treat psoriasis include coal tar, salicylic acid, and corticosteroids. Other treatment options exist, such as systemic immunosuppressants, biologic agents, and phototherapy.
Topical Treatment for Psoriasis
Topical medications used to treat psoriasis include coal tar, salicylic acid, and corticosteroids. Other treatment options exist, such as systemic immunosuppressants, biologic agents, and phototherapy.
Presbycusis
The older adult may experience presbycusis, which is bilateral hearing loss which starts with the loss of high-pitched frequencies.
Presbycusis
The older adult may experience presbycusis, which is bilateral hearing loss which starts with the loss of high-pitched frequencies.
Preventing Foodborne Illness
To prevent foodborne illness, educate patients on the need for proper hand hygiene, using separate equipment to prepare raw/cooked foods, and using a meat thermometer to ensure meat is thoroughly...
Preventing Foodborne Illness
To prevent foodborne illness, educate patients on the need for proper hand hygiene, using separate equipment to prepare raw/cooked foods, and using a meat thermometer to ensure meat is thoroughly...
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is a legal document that governs nursing practice in each state.
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is a legal document that governs nursing practice in each state.
Theophylline
Theophylline is a medication used for long-term control of asthma or COPD, but it also requires periodic blood draws to monitor the serum level. The therapeutic level is 10 -...
Theophylline
Theophylline is a medication used for long-term control of asthma or COPD, but it also requires periodic blood draws to monitor the serum level. The therapeutic level is 10 -...
The Nursing Process
The nursing process is a systematic approach used to guide patient care. The steps include: assessment; diagnosis; planning; implementation; evaluation.
The Nursing Process
The nursing process is a systematic approach used to guide patient care. The steps include: assessment; diagnosis; planning; implementation; evaluation.
Essential Amino Acids
There are 9 essential amino acids, which are those that cannot be made by the body and must come from food.
Essential Amino Acids
There are 9 essential amino acids, which are those that cannot be made by the body and must come from food.
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) is a medical emergency for a patient with hyperthyroidism. Administer beta blockers and anti-thyroid medications as ordered. Prepare patient for a thyroidectomy if indicated.
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) is a medical emergency for a patient with hyperthyroidism. Administer beta blockers and anti-thyroid medications as ordered. Prepare patient for a thyroidectomy if indicated.
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