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UPDATE:-For helpful information on EKG interpretation, simply click on the links:

http://www.dearnurses.com/ekg_series_-_what_is_wrong_with_this_ekg

and http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions
(Sessions 16, 17 & 18) 

and enjoy reading.

WHAT IF YOU HAD TO REPLACE ELECTROLYTES

ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT IS NOT A GUESSING GAME .IMPROPER ADMINISTRATION MAY BE FATAL .

FOR HELPFUL CLINICAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK:

http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step chap 16

also enjoy watching the Sessions 24 Clinical videos for nurses.

ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT

Elderly people are more prone to dehydration. 
This mrange from mild to severe, depending on the situation.Some elderly people live alone and may tend to neglect
taking adequate fluids. Fluid and electrolyte replacement
are beneficial when combating dehydration.
Electrolytes are basically minerals in the blood
and body tissues that give the electrical charge 
necessary to keep the heart, kidneys and vital organs
functioning well.

Dehydration in a dry climate like the desert, may go
unnoticed for many hours. In humid weather, sweating
is obvious. This however, is not the case in a climate
with low humidity, like the desert.

Loss of body fluids through sweating can be ignored
until symptoms such as severe headache, muscle
weakness and fatigue set in. This can cause dehydration.

What is the treatment of electrolyte imbalances?

The treatment will depend on the cause. 

Learn more by watching the video:

Electrolytes

WHAT IF YOUR PATIENT IS HAVING A STROKE?

FOR MORE UPDATED AND HELPFUL INFORMATION ON STROKE, CLICK ON THE

LINK: STROKE ASSESSMENT IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.

Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

WHAT IF YOUR PATIENT IS HAVING A STROKE?

A STROKE MAY BE CAUSED BY CONDITIONS SUCH AS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. A BLOOD CLOT MAY TRAVEL FROM THE HEART TO THE BRAIN, CAUSING STROKE SYMPTOMS. TO LEARN MORE, CLICK ON THE LINK:

STROKE SERIES ASSESSMENT IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.

Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.(Sessions 25)

WHAT IF A CLOT TRAVELS TO THE BRAIN

FOR MORE UPDATED AND HELPFUL INFORMATION

ON STROKE, CLICK ON THE LINK:

STROKE SERIES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.

Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO ?

If you have difficulty understanding how to read an EKG. New information is 
available. EKG SERIES is no longer available.

EKG SERIES -WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG.

UNDERSTANDING EKG WAVES

Updated 5/24

Dear Nurses,

Learning to read an EKG can be easier than you think. You do  not have to be
intimidated by those waves! Also, learn more about Atrial fibrillation.

Dear nurses.com is no longer available.  
FOR MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK:

http://www.dearnurses.com/ekg_series_-_what_is_wrong_with_this_ekg.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION / ATRIAL FLUTTER

For helpful information on Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial flutter, simply click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.com/chest_pain_series_-_master_your_clinical

and enjoy reading the Atrial Fibrillation (Case Study) page18.

WHAT IF YOUR PATIENT IS IN ATRIAL FIB ?

For more helpful information on Cardioversion used to treat Atrial Fibrillation,

simply click on the link:http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step

(Chapter 14-Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation) and enjoy reading.
Update:
Hi nurses we like keeping you abreast of some of the latest developments.

WHAT IF YOUR PATIENT HAS CHEST PAIN ?

Dear nurses, if your patient was having chest pain, would you
know how to do an assessment?
Chest pain may be the warning signs of a heart attack! 
To learn more about chest pain assessment, the clinical setting ,
simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions
and
http://www.dearnurses.com/chest_pain_series_-_master_your_clinical
and enjoy learning.

THE WHAT IF SERIES ( CHEST PAIN )

Dear nurses,
Did you know that chest pain may be a symptom of a cardiac event.
It may be stabbing, it may be sharp, squeezing, it may radiate to the
jaws and shoulders.
Learn more about chest pain assessment:
http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions
and
http://www.dearnurses.com/chest_pain_series_-_master_your_clinical

EKG WAVES

For more helpful and updated information on EKG INTERPRETATION , click on the link: http://www.dearnurses.com/ and enjoy "EKG SERIES- WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG"

UNDERSTANDING EKG READING

Dear Nurses,
Did  you know these simple facts about heart. It is a pump which
pumps blood all around the body. The heart has 4 chambers.
There are 2 upper and 2 lower.

It has an electrical system which works to stimulate contraction
of its chambers. The EKG reflects normal or abnormal function
of the electrical system

FOR MORE INORMATION ON EKG READING,
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK:
http://www.dearnurses.com/ekg_series_-_what_is_wrong_with_this_ekg.

THE" WHAT IF "SERIES

Updated 6/24

Dear nurses,

The " What if series" is no longer available. this has been replaced with:

Quizmenurse and 

Bydesign

WHAT IF YOUR PATIENT IS ON A HEPARIN DRIP

Dear Nurses 

Updated 4/24

More updated information on this topic , can be accessed
by clicking on the links: 

Heparin Therapy

DVT prevention

A patient on a blood thinner such as Heparin may have
bleeding from the gums, from the dressing site, in the
urine and more.

      Learn more: IV site care

ALLERGIC REACTION (BLOOD TRANSFUSION)

An allergic reaction is usually unpredictable. An allergic reaction 

( Sessions 11 ) should always be a consideration , even when MD orders, cross-matching

and institution's policies have been done correctly. To learn more about allergic reaction

to blood, simply click on the link:

New Nurse - Blood transfusion and enjoy learning.

THE VENTRICULAR SYSTEM

                                       Ventricular System

The ventricular system inside the brain, is a free-flowing system. Cerebrospinal
fluid acts as abeffer and carries nutrients. Any obstruction to the flow of CSF
will cause a rise in ICP ( Intracranial pressure).

I AM A NEW NURSE READY FOR NEW CHALLENGES

Updated 9 /25

Dear nurses,

Dearnurses.org/net is no longer available.
New links have been added, to improve
your learning curve.

Nursing is a noble profession. It should be

 a joy to care for a patient and see progress,
 because you were able to share your skills.

It is great to do a satisfactory job. I love my 

profession and I thank God for the ability
to do a good job for my patients.

Remember patients are in a helpless position

 because they are sick. They depend on the

 nurses for good care and support. 

 Learn more about - Communication skills

Clinical scenarios are a normal part of nursing.

Above there are five clinical scenarios unfolding.

Scenario 1- A patient who is admitted to a healthcare
facility and will need teaching. Click on the link:

ER experience for the layperson

Scenario 2- The patient on mechanical ventilation
and the nurse is unsure what to do.Click on the link:

  The patient on mechanical ventilation

Scenario 3 -A patient has arrived in the Emergency
Room, both the doctor and nurse are at the bedside
to do an assessment. Learn more by clicking on the link:

An ER experience