diet for chronic renal failure
low protein & potassium
DM pt teaching
change shoes, wash feet w/soap & water
pulse pressure
subtract systolic value
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lantus
never mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam
given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving
smooth fontanel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension
put near nursing station
cleaning a wound
clean to dirty
use bulb syringe
peripheral arterial disease
cramp in leg while walking
intermittent claudication
seizure precautions
supine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency
u/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change
pt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion
flank pain
ER rape victim priority
acess anxiety
nutrition
carbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy
tape up cords
first ingredient on a food label
most content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing
put pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1 hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation
check LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby
get a gift for big brother
early decelerations
head compressions
methergine contraindication
HTN
delegate to AP
I & O
HF monitoring
weights
location for peripheral line
radial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's
low flank pain
ativan
for seizures
med for diabetes insipidus
desmopressin
radiation tatoo
use mild soap & water
uric acid stones
eat low fat yogurt
antigout med decreases uric acid level
allopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor
hypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding
flat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids)
hypertonicity
mitral valve location
5th intercostal
amniocentesis
go pee before procedure
total gastrectomy
lack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color
pink or red is normal
MAOI's diet
no pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/?
OJ
statins contraindication
Grapefruit juice
haldol
lip smacking
mag sulfate
decreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate
calcium gluconate
clozaril interventions
monitor WBC
valproic acid
liver function
thyroid med effectiveness
weight loss
diuretics
don't skip doses
DIG adverse effects
N/V & HA
prednisone
take with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching
medical asepsis
cranial nerve 11
shoulder
peripheral catheter insertion
advance catheter when you see flash back of blood return
dispose of insulin needles @ home
in coffee container
confirmation of ng placement
x ray
swallowing difficulty referral
speech therapy
acrabose
skip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains
RICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication: THERAPEUTIC
RESPONSE
What did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING
AP places weight on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC
RESPONSE
rephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day
rechecks her priorities half way through her shift
good nurse sets these when she works
GOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE
you have a right to privacy
delegate to AP
CPR
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $?
bring formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift?
reevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first?
hallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do?
ask pt. INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do?
isolate pt
charge nurse scheduling resolution between nurses
nurse listens to both sides
respite care
gives family a break
pt in seclusion documentation
what happened prior to seclusion that caused for seclusion
parkinson's : pt teaching
nutrition- thicken liquids
pt receiving radiation, what should you wear?
lead apron
pt suffering from hyperthermia
seizure precautions
pt refuses last minute for a procedure he already consented for
okay to stop procedure
s/s of smallpox
rash on tongue
xerostoma
humidifier
vagina procedure, cervical cancer
place catheter
Lyme disease
report it
lice (pediculodis capitis)
can survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours
RSV
keep stethescope in room (droplet)
16 weeks gestation
can get AFP test done
bacterial meningitis
droplet precautions
when can kid return to school for chicken pox
when lesions are crusted over
kicks a ball: developmental stage
24 months
baby w/cleft lip
untie arms & perform ROM
wrong ostomy care
changing everyday may lead to skin irritation
after male circumcision
apply petroleum jelly w/every diaper change
breastfeeding w/hep c
don't breast feed if you have cracked nipples
contraindication w/oral contraceptives
HTN
combination contraceptives contraindications
pt w/migraines
when percussing RUQ, what should we feel
dullness
dementia pt
offer finger foods
black males @ great risk for
CVA
med for alcohol withdrawal
disulfiran (antabuse)
better nutririon
canola oil
healthy eating
45 % carbs
to prevent neuro tube defects
folate
prevnting delays of healing
protein & o2
pt raped & @ ER
assess anxiety
pt reports abuse
assess pt, check for injuries
anorexia
60% refeeding-pre-albumin of 10
telemetry is used for
check for dysrythmia
do not give mmr
to child bearing pt b4 pregnancy test
pt w/hx of blood transfusion
diet for hf
dry spices to flavor food
TURP: closed intrermittment irrigation
let it drain
Cranial nerve XI
(hot spot) shoulder
Proper lifting technique
(picture) bending at knees
24 month old
walk up steps
Food label
greatest weight listed first
IV technique
advance catheter
Refeeding syndrome
60%
Low fat diet
canola oil instead of vegetable oil
Prior to amniocentesis
empty bladder
Radiation implant
limit visitors to 30 minutes
Levothyroxine
take on empty stomach, in am; increases tsh
Metformin contraindication
kidney disease, severe infection, shock, hypoxic conditions
Mastectomy
lay of affected side to promote drainage, support arm on pillow, HOB 30
Circumcision
use petroleum jelly with every diaper change
Check for NG tube placement in the jejunum
X-ray
Colostomy care
cut the bag
Seizure precautions
saline lock IV
Ethical medical error
veracity
Early decelerations
head compressions
Magnesium sulfate interventions
(select all) calcium gluconate, stop infusion, UO less than 30, RR less than 12, decreased
reflexes
Thoracentesis causes pneumothorax expected finding
not friction rub; tracheal deviation
AP's talking in cafeteria
tell them to stop talking
Safety for parkinson's
clear area
Warfarin
vitamin k for toxicity; INR 2-3; PT 11-12.5
Contraindication of MMR
blood transfusion
Diabetic foot care
(select all) change shoes frequently, wash feet with soap and water
Sprains
avoid warm compress
Expected finding of small pox
rash in mouth
16 weeks pregnant
alpha protein
Psych med
lip smacking
Where to start IV first
(picture) hand
PRBC need further teaching
start IV on other arm
Delegate to AP
CPR compressions
Delegate to LPN
sterile dressing
Postural drainage
give albuterol, trendelenberg; 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after
Dumping syndrome
high protein and fat; avoid milk, sweets, and sugar; small, frequent meals
DASH diet
increase fruit, vegetables, and low fat dairy; k, mg, ca
Baby with reflux
small, frequent meals, thicken formula with rice cereal, HOB 30
Cleft palate repair
periodic restraints
Nephrotic syndrome
vitamin K
Pernicious anemia
schilling's test
Peritoneal dialysis
report cloudy; monitor glucose; warm solution before
Gastric surgery
eat 3 meals
Gastrectomy
small, frequent meals; vitamin B12, D, iron, and folate [Show Less]