Adolescent overdose
To manage hypotension and avoid kidney injury related to bupropion, Kim initiates isotonic I.V. fluids for hemodynamic stability. She knows that seizures are more…
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HAPI reduction through process improvement
To strengthen prevention efforts, many hospitals have adopted Kamishibai Cards (K-Cards), a visual quality improvement tool designed to prompt structured conversations between nurse leaders…
Reducing communication-related errors
In outpatient and inpatient settings, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board certified nurses serve as pivotal stewards for the continuum of care backed…
Inpatient stroke
Nurses can use the BEFAST mnemonic (Balance—trouble walking, Eyes—trouble seeing, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911), developed by Intermountain Healthcare,…
COPD exacerbation
A 75-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, and a 20-pack-year smoking history, is transferred from the ED to…
Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia
Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and systemic disease.…
CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis
Many individuals receiving hemodialysis require a central venous catheter, which places them at risk for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The Centers for Disease…
Premature ventricular complexes
Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she feels lightheaded…
Sepsis in the hospital setting: A case study
A 42-year-old man arrives in the ED. He reports not feeling like himself. Three days ago he stepped on a nail, which punctured his…
Acute kidney injury: A quick diagnosis aids recovery
A 35-year-old man arrives at the ED with severe weakness, diarrhea, nausea, hypotension, and tachycardia, which began after he finished a 100-mile race the…