Nurse Nacole

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Thoracentesis is a percutaneous procedure during which a needle is inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. When performed using ultrasound, thoracentesis has a low rate of complications.

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 27, 2024

Category: Fundamentals In adults, the suction catheter should be inserted only 10 to 15 cm, depending on the length of the tracheostomy tube. The goal of suctioning is to remove secretions only from the proximal airways.

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 24, 2024

In “Reducing Lung Injury from Blind Insertion of Small-Bore Feeding Tubes,” the authors describe a quality improvement project involving the implementation of capnography-guided small-bore feeding tube placement to reduce complications and the incidence of lung perforation in adult patients.

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 30, 2024

Hence the package insert of each agent forbids coadministration to patients taking nitrates in any form either regularly or intermittently. Category: Fundamentals PDE-5 inhibitors can cause serious hypotensive reactions when combined with nitrates.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Category: Fundamentals The laryngeal mask airways are widely considered to be essential adjuncts for rescue ventilation and difficult intubation, can be inserted in less than 30 seconds, and provide effective ventilation in more than 98% of patients.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It may also cause airway obstruction if the tongue is pushed against the posterior pharyngeal wall during insertion. Category: Fundamentals The oropharyngeal airway may induce vomiting when placed in patients with an intact gag reflex.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

If lawmakers take up the SFP issue, they would most likely insert language into an existing funding bill rather than introduce separate legislation. “That could potentially push patients away from not just a good provider, but [also] potentially towards one that might not deliver that same quality of care.”

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

So as Amedisys is thinking about palliative care, it really is inserting this care model to be able to function better for patients — where patients are not seeing 30 doctors in their last year of life. “[Amedisys CEO] Chris Gerard sees palliative care as really the linchpin of the businesses,” Stein told Hospice News. “So

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Nurse Nacole

APRIL 26, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The typical pacemaker entry point for inserting the leads is the central venous system via the subclavian or cephalic vein. The terminal electrodes are placed either in the right ventricle or in both the right ventricle and the atrium.

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Hospice News

APRIL 28, 2022

So as Amedisys is thinking about palliative care, it really is inserting this care model to be able to function better for patients — where patients are not seeing 30 doctors in their last year of life. We’re able to consolidate that experience, and at least have all of the different parties talking to each other.”.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 27, 2023

I work in an inpatient setting and provide ultrasound-guided peripheral IVS, midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to patients requiring IV therapy. Once competence is achieved with simulated insertion techniques, we trained with a seasoned partner at a sister hospital.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 1, 2024

Add some lemon juice and salt, place it on two pieces of toast, and then have quick, easy avocado toast as a light meal. However, if you want to add some extra ingredients to make your toast taste better, insert some chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes. You can top it with a poached, fried, or scrambled egg for a protein boost.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 20, 2023

** ANSWERS BELOW ** A: 85 - 60 = 25 ML/HR B: 68 mL / 25 mL = 2.72 = 2 HOURS, 43 MINUTES C: 1713 or 05:13 PM [ Four hours after the NG is inserted, the nurse measures 68 mL of dark green drainage from the child’s NG tube. The nurse starts the replacement IV at 1400 ]

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The Nurse Break

JANUARY 10, 2023

Shave insertion area. Dressings applied over hairy IV insertion sites tend to be poorly secured anyways, and will quickly lift free if the patient becomes diaphoretic. When inserting IV cannulas, ensure any excess hair is shaved. Some nurses swear by using the StatLock brand of IV security devices for diaphoretic patients.

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The Nurse Break

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The first is known as a needle cricothyroidotomy (14g IVC inserted into the anterior aspect of the cricothyroid membrane) for the purpose of oxygenation. The second technique is scalpel, bougie and endotracheal tube technique where the tube is inserted through the anterior aspect of the cricothyroid membrane for the purpose of ventilation.

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AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

NPS flows from that question most of us see when buying things online: How likely is it that you would recommend [insert company] to a friend or colleague? On the flip side, it can deliver a bird’s eye glimpse of how employees are feeling ( How likely is it that you would recommend [insert company] as a satisfying place to work?)

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MAY 30, 2023

Avoid inserting cotton swabs or other objects into the ear canal, as they can cause injury. This includes loud concerts, sporting events, and noisy machinery. Maintain Ear Health by Leaving Earwax Alone: Keep ears clean and dry to prevent infections and damage. If you suspect an ear infection, seek prompt medical attention.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 6, 2023

To care for your feet, wear supportive shoes, use orthotic inserts, and perform foot exercises and stretches. Foot Problems Nurses spend a lot of time on their feet. Unfortunately, long-standing hours lead to foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Seek medical attention if you experience chronic foot pain.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 20, 2024

POEM uses an endoscope that is inserted through the mouth to cut and loosen muscles in the esophagus, preventing them from tightening and interfering with swallowing. An example is peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). This is a non-surgical procedure to treat swallowing disorders caused by muscle spasms in the esophagus.

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Seasons Hospice

AUGUST 14, 2024

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Many elderly patients find relief from chronic pain through complementary and alternative medicine practices such as: Acupuncture: Involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain.

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Nurse.com

JUNE 21, 2023

The nurse’s role in providing IV therapy runs the gamut from inserting the IV and evaluating orders to performing pre-assessments and monitoring the patient for adverse reactions. A vascular access certification is required for nurses who specialize in inserting catheters such as peripheral IVs and central venous catheters.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A Reservoir for Tears Nurses’ hands are skilled: we start IVs, dress wounds, assist in surgery, insert catheters, mix and administer chemotherapy, and perform CPR. Thus, their presence is felt in almost everything that happens. Nurses show up, and our hearts and hands are always ready.

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Shining Light Hospice

JANUARY 20, 2023

You can start by searching Google for “hospice near me” or “hospices in [insert city/state here].” Research Local Hospices Online The internet is an invaluable resource when it comes to researching hospices in your area. This will bring up several options from which you can choose.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

MAY 3, 2022

As an example, a new caregiver may not know that Dad wears inserts in his shoes and she may put his shoes on each day without them. Your loved one has dementia. A senior with dementia may not be able to effectively communicate their wishes and needs.

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Palliverse

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Indwelling urinary catheters could be inserted to take care of peeing. At the usual airline cruising altitude of 30,000 feet oxygen availability is reduced by almost 30%. Oxygen may need to be available. To lessen the need for toileting during the flight consider giving enemas the night before.

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With the approval of the next of kin, a feeding tube was inserted through her abdominal wall into her stomach. The patient would be kept comfortable and nature would take its course. Not so for the registrar’s grandmother who had not been able to consent to any treatments for several years.

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Palliverse

JUNE 29, 2022

I injected local anaesthetic and then inserted the needle into his bladder. I gathered my equipment and then went in with the nurse to see the patient. Through his grimaces, he looked glad to see me. I calmly talked to him as I cleaned the skin over his bladder. “Thar she blows!”

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Palliverse

JUNE 9, 2022

She needed a line inserted into her arm, this had been difficult before the chemotherapy had made the veins hide even more. I asked what she had done for work, her son could see his mother was too weak and tired to answer and said, “Mum was a nurse, in the last half of her career she worked in mental health.”.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Or, another could benefit from new shoe inserts to stay comfortable during a long shift. Pay extra attention in the next few weeks to see if your fellow nurses have any consistent complaints. Does one of them keep losing their water bottle?

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The Nurse Break

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We will usually also monitor for seizure activity using a “brainz” monitor, this is an EEG monitor where we insert tiny needles into the baby’s scalp. This monitor works by the insertion of four small needle probes placed just beneath the baby’s scalp. This will give us a live trace of the baby’s brain activity. Transport Cot.

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Comfort Home Care

AUGUST 30, 2022

They are trained to provide more skilled hands-on care – administer and monitor medications, insert and manage catheters, perform physical exams, and check vitals – in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, and other facilities.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

The kind of downside, I think, but there’s a little bit of debate about this, is that when individuals swallow with this one, there’s a tube that’s inserted through their nose, and in through the pharynx. This one, it allows us to see kind of a bird’s eye view of the airway, and of some of the swallowing structures.

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Seasons Hospice

MAY 23, 2024

Acupuncture: Balancing Energy and Alleviating Pain Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medicine practice, involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to balance energy flow and promote healing. In this blog post, we will explore several popular alternative therapies and their potential benefits for senior wellness.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Right Fit for the Professional Listening Artist Training You are right for our Professional Listening Artist training program because: You listen with compassionate curiosity You listen deeply without inserting your story into the Story-Teller’s experience You feel comfortable sitting with another who expresses frustration, overwhelm or heartache (..)

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

APRIL 3, 2022

The bulk of our clinical rotations ensured that we could maintain a sterile field while doing wound dressing changes, inserting an IV, and charting. Or, I would picture myself providing a patient’s family members a listening ear as they processed their emotions. Lots of charting.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 10, 2022

She read the insert for the antibiotic but thought the risk of tendonitis only applied to elderly patients. The patient’s friend took the prescriptions to a local drug store and picked them up later that day. Neither the NP nor the pharmacist informed the patient that taking the antibiotic and steroids might cause tendonitis.

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Nurse.com

MARCH 28, 2023

In the letters, she also alleged that individuals had drilled into her teeth to insert doses of mercury and devices. Five years later, the nursing board and the state’s attorney general receive nearly two dozen letters from the RN expressing her dissatisfaction with the way her name was listed on her license.

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