by Cathy Parkes July 15, 2020
When screening a patient for prostate cancer, be sure to obtain the PSA (prostate specific antigen) before performing a DRE (digital rectal exam).
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by Cathy Parkes July 13, 2020
ABCD = Antitussives include Benzonatate, Codeine, Dextromethorphan.
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by Cathy Parkes July 10, 2020
For a patient with urolithiasis (kidney stone), a key nursing intervention is to strain the patient's urine. Send stone for lab analysis!
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Lactulose is a laxative, but it is primarily used to decrease AMMONIA levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
