by Cathy Parkes September 15, 2020
Ostomy patient teaching:
- Cut opening in skin barrier ≤ 1/8" bigger than the measured stoma size to prevent skin damage from contact with ostomy output.
- Assess stoma regularly - should be pink/moist. Pale/blue stoma indicates ischemia.
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by Cathy Parkes September 13, 2020
Fetal lung maturity is determined by theL/S ratio.
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by Cathy Parkes September 10, 2020
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) causes the excess water to be reabsorbed by the kidneys, resulting in hypervolemia.
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For bipolar patients experiencing mania: be sure to provide high-calorie portable snacks (finger foods).
