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Key Points to remember regarding vital signs and laboratory reference: The nurse ensures that vital sign measurements are documented correctly and always reports abnormal findings to the PHCP. The temperature is not taken rectally in cardiac clients; the client who has undergone rectal surgery; or the client with diarrhea, fecal impaction, or rectal bleeding or … Read more
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER: The normal pH is 7.35-7.45 The underlying cause of an acid base imbalance needs to be identified and the cause needs to be treated to resolve the imbalance Monitor the patient’s respiratory status closely During acidosis, the respiratory rate and depth increase in an attempt to exhale acids. During alkalosis, the … Read more
There are several NCLEX practice questions related to fluid and electrolyte imbalance which are given as below with answers: PRACTICE NCLEX QUESTION: The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On the assessment. the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic, and crackles are audible on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse … Read more
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that international students who are in Canada will be allowed to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus from November 15,2022 until December 31,2023. It is new temporary step to alleviate Canada’s historic labor shortages. Fraser says this will permit more than 500,000 international students already in Canada to … Read more
Mental health awareness week Mental health awareness week from October 2-8 is a time to enhance awareness and educate the public about reality of mental illness. This week coincides with World Mental Health Day om October 10. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in any given year, one in five Canadians will personally experiences … Read more
Ontario government made the announcement reiterating a commitment made a year ago to provide a fund up to 225 additional Nurse Practitioners to work in provincial long term care homes. It is a start which take three years to implement and is far too few to meet the needs of Ontario’s 627 long-term care homes, … Read more
Normal potassium level= 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L What is hypokalemia? It is a serum potassium level less then 3.5 mEq/L. It is potentially life threatening because whole body system is affected. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HYPOKALEMIA? Actual total body potassium loss. Excessive use of medication such as diuretics and corticosteroids Cushing’s syndrome (Increased secretion … Read more
CON The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public via promotion of safe nursing practice. In August, CNO and its council directed by the Minister of Health to register the internationally educated nurses as soon as possible. CNO has closely collab with the government to propose changes to modify Temporary registration and reinstatement regulations … Read more
Last month, The Maryland Hospital Associations released finding that 1 in 4 hospital nursing positions in the state were vacant. The association called the lack of nurses “the most critical staffing shortage”. From 2020 to 2022, hospital vacancies for nursing positions nearly doubled. Many nurses resigned their job from the hospital positions to get higher … Read more
Shocking news: According to the Financial Accountability Office report, the Ford government is robbing nearly $9.7 billion in salary from nurses, health care professionals and some public sectors worker from the period of 2019 – 2027. There is no doubt the Ontario health care system is facing a crisis, says Cathryn Hoy, RN, ONA President. … Read more