A SPECIAL NOTE FOR NURSES

 Updated 9/25

Dear nurses,

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It takes "all hands on deck" to complete the work.

It is important to recognize that classroom skills
are different from clinical skills. A nurse's
performance in the work place takes on a different 
challenge from the classroom.

Learn more about: Hemodynamic Monitoring and

Cardiac Assessment.

Learn more about : Nursing communication

Using decimals

Safe medication administration

Pharmacology for nurses

DEHYDRATION IN THE ELDERLY

Elderly people are more prone to dehydration. This may
range 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.

Learn more by clicking on the link:

Sessions 57:Hydration vs.Dehydration

Hypothermia regardless of the cause, is considered to be life-threatening. It is defined as a drop in core temperature of less than 95*F(35*C) and may result in death if left untreated.

Symptoms will depend on the degree of hypothermia. A patient may have shivering , cold bluish lips and extremities and slowly lapse into an unconscious state. Trauma and prolonged exposure to cold in the outdoors may lead to hypothermia. Small children and the elderly are also at risk. For more information on this topic, click on the link: Bair Hugger