TIME RELEASE DRUGS:Dur = DurationSR = Sustained releaseCR = Continuous releaseSA = Sustained actionContin = Continuous actionLA = Long actingEnteric-coated tablets and caplets are those coat… Read More

1. Right patientCheck the name on the order and the patient.Use 2 identifiers.Ask patient to identify himself/herself.When available, use technology (for example, bar-code system).2. Right m… Read More

Myth: Suicidal people are fully intent on dying. Nothing others do or say can help. Fact: Most people desperately want to live; it may be that at this specific time they feel hopeless and de… Read More

The duty of confidentiality is often called the duty of "professional secrecy". This duty does not apply in all situations. Even if the information meets all the conditions for professional… Read More

Pharmacologic classification: opioid Therapeutic classification: analgesic, antitussive Pregnancy risk category C Controlled substance schedule II Available forms Available by prescriptio… Read More

Nursing Responsibilities • Provide routine preoperative care as ordered. Bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure requiring conscious sedation or anesthesia. Care provided prior to the pro… Read More

PREOPERATIVE TEACHING• Demonstrate and ask the client to practice logrolling; explain that it will be done by the nurses for the first day or two, and then the client can do it alone. T… Read More

Arterial Steal Syndrome - or dialysis-associated steal syndrome (DASS) is a syndrome caused by ischemia (not enough blood flow) resulting from a vascular access device (such as an arterioven… Read More

Some diseases, poisonings and infections must be reported to public health officials. They are called "reportable diseases."To be reportable, the disease, poisoning or infection must meet th… Read More

Only an institution operating a local community service centre equipped with the necessary facilities or a hospital centre may be required to place a person under preventive confinement or t… Read More

PREOPERATIVE CARE • Provide routine preoperative care. • Assess knowledge of the proposed surgery and its long-term implications, clarifying misunderstandings and discussing concer… Read More

• Assess the location of the stoma and the type of colostomy performed. Stoma location is an indicator of the section of bowel in which it is located and a predictor of the type of feca… Read More

PREOPERATIVE CARE • Provide routine preoperative care and teaching • Refer to an enterostomal therapist for marking and teaching about the stoma location, ostomy care, and options… Read More

TAKING-IN PHASE: FIRST 3 DAYS1. Mother focuses on her own primary needs, such as sleep and food. 2. For the nurse to listen and help the mother interpret the events of delivery to make them… Read More

BACKGROUND and PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: Glucose is the major energy source for fetus and neonate. The newborn brain depends upon glucose almost exclusively. Up to 90% of total glucose used is consum… Read More

AssessmentPrior to administration: ■ Obtain a complete health history including allergies, drug history, and possible drug interactions. ■ Obtain a complete physical examination… Read More

What is sucrose? Sucrose is sugar. In this case though, we are referring to a sucrose solution which is specially made up for newborn babies.Purpose and intent:To provide pain relief for inf… Read More

All cases of gastroenteritis or enteritis should be regarded as infectious until a microbiological cause has been excluded. A liquid stool is liable to result in contamination of hands and t… Read More

Informed consent is the patient's approval (or that of the patient's legal representative) to have his or her body touched by a specific individual. Consents or releases, are legal documents… Read More

Because patient vary significantly in weight, the IV heparin sodium dosage is individualized based on patient weight. Many institutions have standard protocols related to IV heparin administ… Read More

Heparin sodium is an anticoagulant for the prevention of clot formation. It is measured in units, IV heparin sodium is frequently ordered in units per hour and should be administered by an e… Read More

Delegation is a process of transferring performance of selected nursing task in a situation to an individual who is competent to perform that specific task. It involves achieving outcomes an… Read More

Nothing sends pure fear down the spine of a nursing student quit like the priority questions . . . you know what I’m talking about:Which patient would you see first?What is the nurse's… Read More

Covert administration of medication is the practice of hiding medication in food or beverages so that it will be undetected by the person receiving the medication. For example, tablets may b… Read More

Pre Insertion Care1. Provide and document patient teaching. Include the following: Explanation of the purpose, placement, insertion procedure and post insertion care including what to report… Read More

(A) Policy Statement The administration of medications is recognized as the responsibility of the Registered Nurse (RN) and *Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). All orders for medications must… Read More

Contact Precautions-Use Contact Precautions for patients with known or suspected infections that represent an increased risk for contact transmission.-Ensure appropriate patient placement in… Read More

When it comes to wound healing, it is vital to ensure that healing is as fast and effective as possible, for this using the right dressing is crucial. The type of dressing used for dressing… Read More

Nontherapeutic technique hinder an effective nurse-patient relationship. Avoid the following pitfalls when interacting.1. Attacking and depending -Getting angry or arguing with the patient … Read More

POLICY Specimens for routine screening/surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) are to be obtained in the following man… Read More

Whether it's twirling your hair, biting your nails or shaking your leg - we all fidget. In fact, several examinations on the topic prove that fidgeting is actually profitable on the mind and… Read More

Controlling dіаbеtеѕ wіth dіеt and exercise іѕ ѕоmеthіng that every dіаbеtіс… Read More

With mоrе thаn 15 million asthmatics in thе USA, fіndіng the mоѕt effective аnd rіght asthma rеmеdу for someone… Read More

With mоrе thаn 15 million asthmatics in thе USA, fіndіng the mоѕt effective аnd rіght asthma rеmеdу for someone… Read More

No matter what the practice setting, the nurse assumes various roles and these seven roles are very important.1. CaregiverAs a caregiver, the nurse assesses the patient, analyzes his ne… Read More

Glutathione "the master of antioxidant", this is one of the most powerful antioxidant you'll ever heard of. GSH is a small protein molecule composed of 3 amino acids: cysteine,glutamate… Read More

WHAT ARE THE 3 AREAS COMMONLY CAUSE LEGAL PROBLEMS FOR NURSES?1. CONFIDENTIALITYConfidential information is any information that the patient communicates to the nurse or practitioner fo… Read More

Preparing to take a licensure examination can produce a great deal of anxiety. You may be thinking that your examination is the most important you will ever have to take, and that it re… Read More

The Warning Signs of StrokeImperative to know to save your loved ones or even you! Stroke is an emergency. It can happen to anyone, at any age and any time.When stroke strikes , yo… Read More

Immobilization Syndromeis one of the unfortunate consequences of prolonged bed rest and the lack of activity that causes pathological changes in most organs and systems of the body. The lack… Read More

It has been a few days that the temperature in Quebec is so high. The combination of heat and humidity produced a stagerring humidex of 40°C (104 °F). This indicates a… Read More

Safe and effective pain management is fundamental in the care of hospitalized patients. The use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is common in clinical practice–but not without ass… Read More

Poisoning is the harmful effect that occurs when a toxic substance is swallowed, is inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, such as those of the mouth or nose… Read More

Arestraintis a physical, chemical, or environmental means of controlling an individuals behavior. Restraints are only used whenever a patient is in danger to hurt himself/herself or others a… Read More

What is wound dehiscence?Wound dehiscence is the separation of wound edges at the suture line. A healthy, healing wound should be well-approximated, meaning that the edges meet neatly a… Read More

Asterixis "AKA the flapping tremor", the word sounds like a character in a Japanese anime or in a sci-fi movie. The term derived from the Greek word "a" which means  "not… Read More

Rose-thorn disease or rose-gardeners disease (AKA sporotrichosis) is a disease caused by the infection of the fungus Sporothrix Schenckii. This fungal disease usuall… Read More

Are you pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding while taking certain medications? If yes, it is better to consult your health care provider and talk about category X drugs bef… Read More

Image credit: www.cyclicx.comCancer is a disease that mostly affects aged 50 and older people, but it can occur at any age. This is a disease that starts in our cells. Normall… Read More

Image credit: www.carbonated.tvA public sex education teacher in Virginia posted some photos about ninth grader's (14-15 years old) questions regarding about sex, as expected… Read More

Today, my co-worker is very excited to show me her new hibiscus tattoo. When I saw it, I reacted and say to her "Oh gumamela". In the Philippines hibiscus is locally called gumamela, wh… Read More

Part of your job as a healthcare provider is to discuss treatment options and decisions with your patient, and educate them about patient rights and responsibilities. TheHealthInsurancePorta… Read More

Mentioning the word "Morphine" can be enough to evoke all sorts of negative thoughts in patients and their family members. Most people thought that taking morphine can lead to addiction… Read More

Sprain or tear of the ACL is one of the most common knee injury specially for athletes who are playing soccer, football and basketball. Cruciate ligaments are found inside our knee join… Read More

When Canadians are hungry they head up to a quick service restaurant like McDonald's. Actually in 2014 survey, according to 6000 Canadians, the best restaurant award was dominated by McDonal… Read More

SEX: Merriam Webster dictionary defines sex "as a physical activity in which people touch each other's bodies, kiss each other, etc. : physical activity that is related to and often inc… Read More

Hospital lingo is not easy to understand for a person without a medical background, some are dead serious, hilarious or absolutely insane. Abbreviations and acronyms are everywhere, you can… Read More

As long as humans and animals exist, we will have an abundant supply of poop, feces, stool, manure or dung, whatever you call it. In the Bristol Scale Chart, there are seven types of hu… Read More

Parthenogenesis came from the greek word "parthenos" for virgin and "genesis" for birth. The story of Jesus is an example of this "Virgin Birth" by the Virgin Mary.credit: imgkid.c… Read More

Fruit infused water allows limitless combinations of fresh fruit, teas and herbs which is an alternative to plain water and removes the temptation of sugary drinks.  Your opti… Read More

How often do you see a baby's car seat facing the front of the car? Don't you know that it is not the right way to do it? Even your car manual say so.. .Car seats fo… Read More

Image credit to - www.usmagazine.comHoney was used topically to treat wounds by the Egyptians more than five millennia ago and the ancient Greeks believed that consuming honey… Read More