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What is an ileus?  An ileus may develop in the postoperative patient,  following abdominal surgery . It may also occur from the use of narcotics. The warning signs include: abdominal pain , distention and absent bowel sounds. Learn more about:  PACU  and  Quiz question s  Learn more about:  Organizational skills

Cirrhosis of the liver Liver failure may be acute or chronic. Causes include : ingestion of certain drugs, alcohol abuse or other chemicals. Signs of liver failure  The liver becomes enlarged in cirrhosis. The abdomen  becomes distended ( ascites) and spider veins cover the abdomen. Liver failure may progress over a few days or over a long period of time.                                                Learn more by clicking on the link: Liver transplant QUIZ QUESTIONS 1) What is cirrhosis of the liver?   2) What are some signs of liver failure? 3) What is ascites? Above is a 35 year old female who has been having problems after a divorce.  Alcohol ingestion in large quantities has become a way of  coping . This is not a case study, but an example of how pancreatitis and autodigestion may come about.  ARDS may also result. Learn more abou...

The kidneys The kidneys are two bean shaped organs, located in the abdominal cavity . They filter waste from the body and is excreted as urine. The  hypothalamus  produces ADH ( antidiuretic hormone ).It is stored in the posterior pituitary gland. ADH plays a  great role  in the  amount of urine which is excreted by the  kidneys.   Hemodialysis is a form of treatment used for patients who cannot get rid of their own waste ( urine) the normal way. This may be  done for a long or short period of time. 1)  Where are the kidneys located? 2) What is the purpose of the kidneys? 3) What is ADH known for ? 4) What is Hemodialysis?

How many bones make up the spinal column? There are 33 bones that make up the spinal column. These are as follows: - C 1 -T 7 cervical vertebrae - T 1 - T 12 - L 1 - L 5 - S 1- S 5 - coccyx has 4 fused bones Learn more about : The Emergency Room Learn more about :  Spinal cord injury Learn more about : Stroke Assessment

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 Scenario: Carla is in a hurry to go to lunch . She is unable to awaken the patient in her care. She did not take time to do an assessment.  Scenario 1: Lynn is a new RN. Her preceptor did not do a good job explaining the correct way to do an  assessment . Lynn is not aware of the mistake she is about to make. Learn more : Was an assessment done? GLASGOW COMA SCALE This is a neurological assessment commonly used in the clinical setting. Enjoy watching the video. Neurological Assessment Learn more about: Stroke and prevention

 Dear nurses, Welcome to a new year of learning and growing in knowledge. It is a pleasure to serve you.     The Nursing Process   Here are some diagnostic tests that are done frequently. Follow the links below : 1.  Chest X ray 2.  CAT scan 3.  EKG 4.  MRI scan 5.  Ultrasound 6.  Echocardiogram Learn more about: Dehydration on a long flight Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm