Renal transplantation is an operation that leads to several immediate perioperative issues. First off, the patient needs to be pre-operatively optimized to minimize operative risk. Many patie...

I think it's because Nurses are too stretched these days, what with all the technical procedures and treatments and the masses of paperwork they are expected to do on top of the hard graft cli...

As a nurse, there isn't a lot you CAN do, except perhaps keep an eye on them so they don't harm themselves. Listen if they want to talk, but don't ask them questions, there would be ...

I would say 2. A major complication of a thyroidectomy is inadvertent removal of the parathyroid glands which are responsible for controlling calcium levels. Choice 2 describes "Trousseau�...

For one thing, they monitor the blood pressure. Educate the pt about salt in the diet and how to limit salt intake without sacrificing palatable-ness. Educate the pt to listen to their bo...

Has the mother cleaned them up? If not I would be concerned. If so, she may just need a break, make sure plenty of food and water is available to mama. If she continues to be neglectful, call a ...

I became a nurses' assistant because of caring for my father while he was dying. Most of my patients remember me for praying with them before surgeries. One of my callings is to the dying. ...

Well you are probably thinking of a midwife. She's the one that helps you to deliver and helps you learn how to look after your baby, there is probably a nursing role that supports a midwife b...

Probably your best move is to get some alcohol based hand gel and use that to wash your hands unless they are visibly soiled. Most of the hand gels have some sort of glycerin or lanolin in them and...

That is absolutely correct. And sorry Libs, but if I can borrow $100,000. and carry my sorry butt to law school, so can you. We have some of the best medicine in the world. Canadians come here...

Each state has it's own statutes and regulations. It is best to check with those from your state so that you are getting the correct information.

Pediatrics is the specialty involving kids and teens...from there, you could work at a special clinic that deals with kids with eating disorders. I'm a nurse, and remember working with a girl...

Check with the hopitals and they can help you find good caretakers. Indian Red cross and some NGOs engaged in social work are also good choices.

I'm sorry, but I do not know what cluture care is. This is where your critical thinking skills come into play. Read your book and class notes *you did take notes* again. Apply this knowled...

it depends, if they can afford living by themselves then i don't think it's selfish, but if they can't...then it is a little. but if they are sick and need care then you should talk ...