physical and emotional consequences of failure of the urinary system
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In your own words, what is quality improvement (QI) and risk management? How are they similar and different from each other? Discuss how the clinical nurse leader (CNL) makes a positive impact on QI initiatives in the healthcare setting. (CO:V)
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Discharge/Patient teaching for hypovolemic shock?
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What are the signs of opioid withdrawal?
What are some medical uses of marijuana or cannabinoids
Name 3 adverse effects of general anesthetics and the nursing care appropriate to help with these effects.
Why are local anesthetics with epinephrine not used near toes, fingers, noses, ears, or penis? Describe balanced anesthesia.
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best concept map for any surgery include pathophysiology, intervention, medicine, teaching, complications
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Identify pharmacologic agents for diuresis to reduce preload. Identify positive inotropes. Identify phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Describe the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors. Describe the mechanism of action of Human B-type natriuretic peptide. Describe the mechanism of action of Angiotensin II-receptor blockers. Which of these agents is the most commonly used for left sided heart failure? Right sided heart failure?
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Clara Burke is an 88 year old retired nurse who fell at home and comes to the ER with hip pain and confusion. She lives alone in a two story home. Her son lives out of state and she has only a grand daughter living in the next town.
In the ER blood work is drawn, an x-ray of her hip is completed, an EKG is ordered and an IV is started.
What lab work might be ordered and why?
A urine sample would be ordered to find out if the patient had a urinary tract infection
What other specimens should they get?
Why was an x-ray done?
To see if the hip is broken
Why was an EKG done?
Why did they start an IV?
What would be your first assessments be of this patient? List in order of priority
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Now finish this patient’s story…
What are her risks for infection?
What nursing care can you institute to minimize risks?
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Describe different ways
that social media use can violate ethical nursing practices. How can ethical social media use be beneficial to health care professionals and their patients?
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Define medical terminology
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You have a 70% solution and a 15% solution, and you are asked to make 480ml of a 30% solution. What parts of each strength will be used, and give the final volume of each needed for the prescription.
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