Common Veins used for IV Therapy

IV therapy is a complex nursing treatment that most patients in an acute care setting have at one time or another during their hospital stay. Although the technique of actually “placing” an IV is one that needs practice, the theory behind IV placement and management is didactic in nature and can be covered in a…

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Pneumothorax Patho Chart

In pneumothorax, air or gas accumulates between the parietal and visceral pleurae, causing the lungs to collapse. The amount of air or gas trapped determines the degree of lung collapse. In some cases, venous return to the heart is impeded, causing a lifethreatening condition called tension pneumothorax. It is classified as either traumatic or spontaneous….

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Comparison of DKA Vs HHNS Cheat Sheet

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): a metabolic derangement in type 1 diabetes that results from a deficiency of insulin. Highly acidic ketone bodies are formed, resulting in acidosis; usually requires hospitalization for treatment and is usually caused by nonadherence to the insulin regimen, concurrent illness, or infection. Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS): a metabolic disorder of type…

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