Sunday, September 27, 2009

GI Elimination Review in the Nursing Show

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Normal bowel patterns vary for every individual. However, a lot of people are having problems when it comes to having a regular bowel movement. To help alleviate these problems, nurses should be familiar with the assessment of GI elimination as well as the factors affecting it to be able to educate patients on ways to improve their elimination. In this week's episode of the Nursing Show, the podmedic offers a review on GI elimination together with the latest news in healthcare. Follow the provided links to know more and have a better review on this week's tip.

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Poisoning Fallacies in This Episode of the Nursing Show

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Everyday use products may contain chemicals that, in large amounts or if used improperly, may potentially harm our health. Some information spreading in the internet or through gossip may over exaggerate actual fact, turning it into a myth that causes concern to the public. In this week's episode of the Nursing Show, Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center, sheds light on some of the most popular myths and differentiates facts from fallacies. Nurses should be aware of these information to be able to educate the public and also inform them on who to call and when to call in cases of poisoning.

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Administration of Medications for Nurses

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Major complications can happen from errors in administration of medications. Since it is a chief responsibility of nurses, they have to know the different things to consider in performing the task. This week's episode of the Nursing Show offers a review on the basics of medication administration. It includes knowing the medication,actions and side effects, double checking dosing calculations and more. The program also includes the latest nursing news and links to resource sites for a more comprehensive review.

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Review on Dementia in the Nursing Show

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This week's episode of the Nursing Show, Dementia, is a follow up on last week's episode, Delirium. Unlike delirium, symptoms of dementia are irreversible and the patient further progresses into degeneration. The program includes a description of the disease, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions that aim to preserve the functionality of the individual with dementia. Get updated on the latest news in nursing and have a more comprehensive review on this week's tip by following the links on this episode's shownotes.

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