QD Nurses

Bringing #nursing students, future #nurses, and #healthcare professionals together, QD Nurses is the one stop source for every day (Quaque Die) nursing.

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

We're picking 3 winners and you may be next! https://t.co/Y8nffnsvOn #win

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

The Ultimate Med-Surg Study Guide Bundle for Nursing Students - 70% OFF until 1/31/17 - #nurses #nursing #NCLEX https://t.co/lE1UIFEawP

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Common side effect of doxorubicin is red-colored urine. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Tinnitus may indicate ototoxicity is developing. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

A Groshong is a valved catheter that doesn't need heparin flushing. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Notify physician before giving digoxin if the pulse rate is below 60. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Nitroglycerin tablets need to be protected from light and placed in dark containers. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Alcohol can increase the anticoagulant effect of Coumadin and should be avoided. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Don't use rectal rt of admin. : anal/rectal lesions, mucositis, thrombocytopenia, or neutropenia. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Know the rate of admin. of TN, how to monitor, how to taper down use of TPN. Don't D/C TPN abruptly. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Enteral medication: Flush tube before administering meds (use 30 mL water). #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is used for coagulation deficiency. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

RBCs are used for anemia or blood loss. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Albumin is used for shock, blood loss, or low protein lvls due to surgery or liver failure. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Platelets are used for thrombocytopenia. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Autologous donor is using the patient's own blood. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Anti-embolic stockings and sequential compression can be used to promote venous return. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Bipolar disorder is not curable. Patient can suffer for the length of entire life. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Barriers to communications: failure to listen, judgment, being defensive, or stereotyping #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool

[QD Nurses @QDNurses]

Therapeutic communications include silence, using general leads, clarification, and reflecting. #nurse #nursing #nclex #nursingschool