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                    The website on the image above is no longer available. There is always room for growth in our profession. However, there is more helpful information which can be accessed by clicking on the link: Sessions 69 and mor e The standards of care are an essential part of  the Nursing profession. It provides  guidelines  within a framework of practices. Learn more about :  The standards of care Learn more about :  Nursing communication PCA ( Patient Controlled Analgesia) Patient Controlled Analgesia  may be ordered by the doctor for the patient who is awake, alert and able to self medicate. This method of administering pain medication , is done via a pump, through the intravenous route. Dosages are decided by the doctor. However, patient and  family   teaching should be included in the  care plan.   It is not uncommon for family members to press the pain button for the pa...

 WHAT IS SEPTIC SHOCK? Septic shock is a condition which is commonly seen in the ICU. It is suggested that the long and complicated course of illness in ICU patients , may contribute to sepsis. Organisms such as gram negative rods, enter the bloodstream and trigger an inflammatory process. PHASES OF SEPTIC SHOCK  Septic shock is divided into two phases. The hyperdynamic ( warm phase)and the hypodynamic ( cold phase). If treated early, sepsis may not progress to the cold phase. Please read the image and learn more. Nick was fortunate. The possible septic event was mild and responded to antibiotic therapy. His abdominal incision showed signs of improvement and Nick made a full recovery. Updated 4/23  Be aware, that there have been changes made in the treatment  of Sepsis . It is suggested that broad-spectrum antibiotics are used. Medications used currently, are antibiotics such as Piperacillin and Ceftriaxone. Also watching the video: The New Nurse- Diagnostics QUIZ ...