When the nurse brings medications to a patient with rheumato…
When the nurse brings medications to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, the patient refuses the prescribed methotrexate. The patient tells the nurse, “My arthritis isn’t that bad yet. The side effects of methotrexate are worse than the arthritis.” The most appropriate response by the nurse is
Read DetailsYour patient is a construction worker who was run over by a…
Your patient is a construction worker who was run over by a loader on dirt the previous day. He has multiple injuries and open wounds. Vitals; HR 116, BP 102/66, RR 22, SaO2 96% on 4L via NC, temp 38.5 C (101.3 F). Urine output is 30ml/hr. He has a two large bore IVs and is receiving 2 liter bolus of NS. Which term BEST describes his status?
Read DetailsAs part of the LMA, it is observed that Noah has a tendency…
As part of the LMA, it is observed that Noah has a tendency to pick up novel objects and hold them very close to his right eye. He also tends to lower his head or move the object up toward his right eyebrow. When he does this his pendular nystagmus slows. Based on these observations, it can be concluded that:
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