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Assorted capsules and meds and a glass of water

Fundamentals of Pharmacology: Oral and Sublingu...

In this pharmacology fundamentals discussion, we’ll talk about the different routes of administration, mainly the oral and sublingual routes. We’ll get into the what each route is, how it is...

Fundamentals of Pharmacology: Oral and Sublingu...

In this pharmacology fundamentals discussion, we’ll talk about the different routes of administration, mainly the oral and sublingual routes. We’ll get into the what each route is, how it is...

A woman female nurse administers nutrition to a senior woman. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?

What is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a type of nutrition provided to clients intravenously, instead of through the digestive system. Parenteral nutrition can be given as a complete means of nutrition...

What is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a type of nutrition provided to clients intravenously, instead of through the digestive system. Parenteral nutrition can be given as a complete means of nutrition...

Abdominal pain patient woman having medical exam with Muslim nurse on illness from stomach cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic discomfort, Indigestion, Diarrhea, GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)

Pancreatitis Labs and Nursing Assessments that ...

The pancreas is an important gland that is situated under the liver, close to the gallbladder, stomach, and bowel, which is responsible for releasing essential digestive enzymes and hormones. A...

Pancreatitis Labs and Nursing Assessments that ...

The pancreas is an important gland that is situated under the liver, close to the gallbladder, stomach, and bowel, which is responsible for releasing essential digestive enzymes and hormones. A...

Ventilator Alarms

Handling Ventilator Alarms for Respiratory Clients

For nurses who are unfamiliar or are relatively new to handling mechanical ventilators for clients with respiratory problems, the alarm going off can be quite stressful and can cause panic....

Handling Ventilator Alarms for Respiratory Clients

For nurses who are unfamiliar or are relatively new to handling mechanical ventilators for clients with respiratory problems, the alarm going off can be quite stressful and can cause panic....

Warning pregnant lady

OB Nursing 101: The Dangers of Abruptio Placenta

One of the most common yet most dangerous complications of bearing a child is abruption placenta. But what is abruptio placenta and how can the healthcare team manage this kind...

OB Nursing 101: The Dangers of Abruptio Placenta

One of the most common yet most dangerous complications of bearing a child is abruption placenta. But what is abruptio placenta and how can the healthcare team manage this kind...

Myasthenia Gravis

Neurology Lecture: An Insight into Myasthenia G...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular condition involving the skeletal muscles; wherein there is decreased acetylcholine. This decrease is due to the inappropriate creation of antibodies that go against acetylcholine...

Neurology Lecture: An Insight into Myasthenia G...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular condition involving the skeletal muscles; wherein there is decreased acetylcholine. This decrease is due to the inappropriate creation of antibodies that go against acetylcholine...