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Common side effects that are applicable to nursing care: hypotension,
bradycardia, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, dizziness, and
hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia.
,What are safety precautions in the home to prevent falls/ injuries?
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Adequate lightening, remove area rugs, keep floors dry, keep furniture out
of walking pathways, and ensure stairs have handrails for support.
In Pneumonia, What are components of obtaining a sputum culture?
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First thing in the morning, sputum (not spit), make sure container is sterile,
and patient may brush teeth before sputum collection.
In Fractures, What are Compartment syndrome and associated manifestations?
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Syndrome of inadequate tissue perfusion distal to the site of injury/fracture.
Can occur secondary to the initial injury (swelling/bleeding/hematoma
formation) or casting. Pressure on the compartments can lead to ischemia
and subsequent infarction.
In Venous disorders, What is a vena cava filter?
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, Umbrella filter; safety net that sits in the vena cava and prevents blood
clots from going to the lungs.
This is a Hallmark sign/symptom of PAD. Pain/cramping in leg/s with walking. Once
patient stops walking and rests, pain subsides.
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Intermittent claudication
What are safety concerns with oxygen use?
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Combustible and considered an accelerant. No smoking around oxygen,
no aerosols,
In Diabetes, What are Things to consider when developing a teaching plan for a
patient with diabetes?
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Patient's learning needs. How much do they already know about the topic?
Their functional and cognitive abilities.