Potassium: Expected Range

by Cathy Parkes July 11, 2022

Potassium (K) expected range: 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

HINT #1: There are ~3.1 miles in a 5K

HINT #2: Bananas (high in Potassium!) come in bunches of 3 - 5.

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A patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is likely to have a "barrel chest" appearance, use accessory muscles to breathe, have clubbing of the fingernails, and exhibit hyperresonance upon percussion.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Signs & Symptoms

by Cathy Parkes Jul 20, 2022

A patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is likely to have a "barrel chest" appearance, use accessory muscles to breathe, have clubbing of the fingernails, and exhibit hyperresonance upon percussion.

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Protective/Reverse Isolation

by Cathy Parkes Jul 18, 2022

A patient on protective/reverse isolation should be provided a private room withpositive-pressure airflow. Do not allow flowers or live plants into the room, and screen all visitors for illness.

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