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Scenario: The patient above was brought into the Emergency Room with complaints of chest pain and a drop in blood pressure.The doctor ordered      IV Morphine for the chest pain and Dopamine infusion for the hypotension.     Both medications were given as ordered. Unfortunately, she forgot to put a     label on the IV infusion containing Dopamine and did not document when     both medications were given.                                                                         What is a Cardiopulmonary arrest? A Cardiopulmonary arrest is called a Code Blue . This means the heart has      stopped beating and the body's cells are deprived of blood supply and oxygen . Immediate action is taken by the staff , to call a Code B...

Scenario : Medical staff members are gathered around the bedside in  the ICU . Mrs. T has been vomiting blood (hematemesis). The  doctor  orders CBC and IV fluids. Lab results reveal low H/H. The doctor additionally orders 1 unit  PRBCs  to be given via IV over 3 hours. What are some common abbreviations used in the clinical setting? - ICU = Intensive Care Unit - CBC = Complete Blood Count - IV = Intravenous - H/H = Hemoglobin and Hematocrit - PRBCs = Packed Red Blood Cells Learning more about this topic by clicking on the link:  The New Nurse - Medical Abbreviations Parts 1/2/3 Learn more :  The Nursing Process

Enteral feeding may be ordered by the doctor, for the patient who is unable to swallow. The patient with a brain injury , stroke or on mechanical ventilation, may may require tube feeding. The potential for Aspiration of Tube feeding should be reflected in the plan of care. Aspiration pneumonia should be avoided. Helpful hints: -Follow MD orders - check for residuals and abdominal distention - check lung sounds Learn more about this topic by watching the video: Sessions for nurses 14 Common causes of medication errors