Pathophysiology: Autoimmune disorder where systemic inflammation occurs. This effects multiple body systems and organ failure can occur.
 
Overview
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Progressive, autoimmune, systemic inflammatory disease</li>
</ol>
<h3>Nursing Points</h3>
<h4>General</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Can affect every system in the body</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">May result in organ system failure</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">No known cure</li>
</ol>
<h4>Assessment</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Symptoms will vary greatly between patients depending on body system(s) affected</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Classic = Butterfly Rash
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Redness on cheeks and bridge of nose</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Arthritis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Weakness</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Photosensitivity &#8211; redness on skin when exposed to UV light</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">↑ ESR and CRP levels
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Indicates inflammation</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>Therapeutic Management</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Assess for precipitating factors (“triggers”) for a flare up
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">UV light exposure</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Infection
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Ask about sick contacts</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Stress</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Assess respiratory status</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Assess end-organ function (kidney, liver, heart)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Plan rest periods</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Refer to dietician for anti-inflammatory diet</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Medications
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Corticosteroids</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">NSAIDs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Cyclophosphamide (immunosuppressive agent)</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>Nursing Concepts</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Immunity</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Comfort</li>
</ol>
<h3>Patient Education</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Identify and avoid triggers</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Take medications as prescribed</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Small, frequent meals</li>
</ol>
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Med-Surg | Hematology / Oncology / Immunology

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Pathophysiology: Asthma is a respiratory condition with chronic inflammation of the bronchioles and bronchoconstriction. This causes airway restriction. Asthma attacks are caused by triggers such as infections, allergens, exercise, and other irritants.
Overview
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Inflammatory disorder of airways</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Stimulated by triggers (infection, allergens, exercise, irritants)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Status Asthmaticus &#8211; life-threatening condition
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Asthma unresponsive to treatment</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Nursing Points</h3>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">General</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Narrowed airways = ↓ gas exchange
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Inflammation of airways</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bronchoconstriction</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Excessive mucus production</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Assessment</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Symptoms
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Wheezing/crackles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Restless/anxious</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Diminished breath sounds</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">tachypnea</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Diagnostics
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Peak Flow Rate
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Volume of expired air</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Patient should track and know baseline</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Stable = 80-100% baseline</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Caution = 50-80% baseline</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Danger = &lt;50% baseline</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Pulmonary Function Tests</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">X-ray to rule out other causes</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Therapeutic Management</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">High-fowler’s or position of comfort</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Administer O2</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Medications
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Epi-Pen if allergic reaction</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bronchodilators</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Corticosteroids</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Leukotriene Modulators</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Nursing Concepts</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Oxygenation
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to lungs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor SpO2</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Administer supplemental O2</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Gas Exchange
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor ABG</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor for s/s CO2 toxicity
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">↓ LOC</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Comfort
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Keep patient calm</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Encourage position of comfort</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Patient Education</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Identify Triggers and Avoid
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Allergy tests</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Smoke / Secondhand smoke
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">SMOKING CESSATION</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Keep a journal</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Proper use of Inhaler
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Shake 10-15 times</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Large breathe, exhale completely</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Mouthpiece in mouth, seal with lips</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Tilt head back to open airway</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Depress inhaler, slow, deep breath in</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Hold breath 5-10 sec</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Breathe out slow</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Repeat if 2nd puff ordered</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Use spacer if needed</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Peak Flow Test
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Daily testing &#8211; perform 3 times and record best effort</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Track in a journal</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Report to provider if in caution or danger zone</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>

Med-Surg | Respiratory

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Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma

<h3>Overview</h3>
Chronic obstruction of airflow due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Pathophysiology: 
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. In a healthy individual air sacs are elastic and expand as the person inhales. When the healthy individual exhales the air sacs will then deflate. In COPD the air sacs are not as stretchy and are damaged with inflammation and thickness. The airways become obstructed with mucus. These factors make breathing and gas exchange a challenge. 
 
Nursing Points
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">General</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Emphysema 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Destruction of alveoli due to chronic inflammation</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Decreased surface area for gas exchange</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chronic Bronchitis
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chronic airway inflammation with productive cough</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Excessive sputum production</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Assessment</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Barrel chest &#8211; expanded rib cage due to ↑ work of breathing and air trapping.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Accessory muscle use</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Adventitious breath sounds
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Diminished</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Crackles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Wheezes</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Congestion on Chest X-ray</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ABG → ↓ pH, ↑ pCO2, ↓ PaO2</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Therapeutic Management</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Do NOT give O2 &gt; 2 lpm
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Stimulus to breathe = ↓ O2</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Loosen secretions</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Increase fluid intake (3 L / day)
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Thin secretions</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Medications
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bronchodilators</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Corticosteroids</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Nursing Concepts</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Oxygenation
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to lungs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor SpO2 (88-92%)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Caution with supplemental O2 &#8211; Do not give excessive supplemental O2 &#8211; aim for SpO2 88-92% only</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Gas Exchange
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor ABG</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor for s/s CO2 toxicity
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">↓ LOC</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">↓ RR</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Comfort
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Encourage position of comfort</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Patient Education</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Smoking Cessation</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Small, frequent meals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Identify and avoid triggers</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Pursed lip breathing &#8211; helps complete expiration</li>
</ol>

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02.03 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

<h3>Overview</h3>
<ol>
<li>Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways (bronchi and bronchioles)</li>
</ol>
<h3>Nursing Points</h3>
<h4>General</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Patho
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Abnormal, heightened airway reactivity </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Exposure to trigger → 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Inflammation + Mucus </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bronchospasm (decreases size of airway) </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Airflow obstruction </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Airway remodeling (long-term changes to lungs, scarring) </li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Triggers
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A- allergens (seasonal, animal, food) </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">S- sport or smoking </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">T-temperatures (change in season, cold air) </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">H- hazards (chemicals)  </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">M- microbes (infection) </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A- anxiety</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Diagnosis and Clinical tests 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Clinical diagnosis 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">No specific test is definitive</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Based on symptoms and history</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Confirmed with Spirometry 
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Can be used with kids &gt;5-6 years</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Helps assess effectiveness of treatment </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Done at least every year </li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Peak Flow Meter
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluates how much air they can blow out in 1 second </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Always double check child’s technique </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Establish personal best when asthma is stable </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Then use to assess severity of asthma exacerbation 
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Green (80-100% of personal best) = no concerns </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Yellow (50-79% of personal best) = caution </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Red (&lt;50% of personal best) = medical emergency </li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Allergen Testing
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Skin and inhaled</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Others
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Exercise challenges</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Radiograph</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>Assessment</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Acute Exacerbation
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Shortness of breath
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Unable to speak in complete sentences </li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Cough </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Retractions </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chest tightness</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Wheeze </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Prolonged expiration</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Silent chest – complete obstruction of airflow</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Obtain blood for ABG</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Status asthmaticus
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Acute asthma attack that is resistant to treatment</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">May result in respiratory failure or death</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Associated with “silent chest” on auscultation</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chronic- poorly controlled asthma 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Frequent exacerbations</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Nighttime cough </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Barrel chest</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Elevated shoulders </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Use of accessory muscles </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Growth delay</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Puberty delay</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>Therapeutic Management</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Goals
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Prevention by reducing exposure to triggers </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Long-term suppression of inflammation </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Managing acute exacerbations </li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Allergen Control 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Keep living environment clean (minimize dust, pet dander, mold, damp)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Secondhand smoke</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Cleaning products</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Long-term Control 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Inhaled Corticosteroids 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Ex: Budesonide &amp; Fluticasone</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Taken daily regardless of symptoms</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Rinse mouth out after inhalation (to prevent thrush!)</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">B-Adrenergic agonist (short acting)
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Ex: Albuterol, Levalbuterol, Terbutaline</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Relaxes smooth muscles </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Stops bronchospasm </li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Medications to add to step up treatment
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Leukotriene modifiers
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Ex: Montelukast sodium </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Block leukotrienes from over-responding to triggers</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Salmeterol (Long-Acting Bronchodilator) 
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Used to help prevent Exercise-induced bronchospasms</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Acute Exacerbation
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ABC’s </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Supplemental O2</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">B-Adrenergic agonist (short acting_ 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Albuterol </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">“Back-to-Back nebs”
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">3 doses given 20 minutes apart</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Corticosteroids (systemic)
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">IV, IM, PO </li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">If initial efforts are ineffective the provider may add the following
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Ipratropium Bromide via neb
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Relieve bronchospasm </li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Magnesium sulfide via IV</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Theophylline via neb or IV</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>Nursing Concepts</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Oxygenation</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Gas Exchange</li>
</ol>
<h3>Patient Education</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Parents should keep emergency contact phone numbers available</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Instruct the family on the use of 
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Nebulizers</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Metered-Dose Inhalers &amp; Spacers
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Inhaled Corticosteroids
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Must be taken daily regardless of symptoms</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Rinse mouth out after to avoid oral thrush</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">See this video as a resource: https://www.nationaljewish.org/treatment-programs/medications/inhaled-medication-asthma-inhaler-copd-inhaler/metered-dose/mdi-spacers
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Common issues
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Forgetting to shake inhaler</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Putting more than 1 puff in the chamber at a time</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Child breaths too rapidly </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Not using a spacer
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Kids embarrassed to carry it around </li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Peak flow meters
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Proper use</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Interpreting findings
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Green/Yellow/Red </li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>

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08.05 Asthma

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Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)

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Coronary Arteries – Location Nursing Mnemonic (I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC)

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Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)

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CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)

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Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

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Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)

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Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)

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Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic (HEAD)

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Heart Sounds Nursing Mnemonic (APE To Man – All People Enjoy Time Magazine)

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Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)

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Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)

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Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)

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Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)

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Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)

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Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic (HIS Leg Might Fall off)

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Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (COLD HAND)

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Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic (Triple H Therapy)

Cardiovascular (Cardiac, CVD) Mnemonics

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Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)

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Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)

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Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)

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Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic (Universally Odd)

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Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)

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Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

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Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)

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Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Dry and Hot – Insulin Shot)

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Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)

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Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

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Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)

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Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)

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Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)

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Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)

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Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)

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Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

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Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)

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Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)

Electrolytes & Labs Mnemonics

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ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)

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Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)

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Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)

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Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)

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Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

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Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)

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CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)

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Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)

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Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)

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Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)

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Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)

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Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)

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Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)

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High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)

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IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

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Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)

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Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)

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Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

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Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)

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Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic (POOPER SCOOP)

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Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)

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Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)

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SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)

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Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)

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Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

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Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)

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Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)

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Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)

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Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)

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Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)

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Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)

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Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

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OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)

Fundamentals & Nursing Process Mnemonics

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Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)

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Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

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Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

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Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

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Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)

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Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)

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Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)

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Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (BRAT)

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Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)

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Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (AIR RAID)

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GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)

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Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)

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Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)

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Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)

Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (6 S’s)

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Electrolytes & Labs Mnemonics

Fundamentals & Nursing Process Mnemonics

Gastrointestinal (GI) Mnemonics

Hematology (Blood) & Oncology (Cancer) Mnemonics

Infections Mnemonics

Integumentary (Skin) Mnemonics

Metabolic & Endocrine Mnemonics

Musculoskeletal (Bones, Osteo) Mnemonics

Neurological Mnemonics

Mental Health Mnemonics

Obstetrics (OB) & Pediatrics (Peds) Mnemonics

Pharmacology (Medication) Mnemonics

Renal (Kidney, Nephrotic) Mnemonics

Respiratory System Mnemonics

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6 S’s

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Nursing Mnemonics

Cardiovascular (Cardiac, CVD) Mnemonics

Electrolytes & Labs Mnemonics

Fundamentals & Nursing Process Mnemonics

Gastrointestinal (GI) Mnemonics

Hematology (Blood) & Oncology (Cancer) Mnemonics

Infections Mnemonics

Integumentary (Skin) Mnemonics

Metabolic & Endocrine Mnemonics

Musculoskeletal (Bones, Osteo) Mnemonics

Neurological Mnemonics

Mental Health Mnemonics

Obstetrics (OB) & Pediatrics (Peds) Mnemonics

Pharmacology (Medication) Mnemonics

Renal (Kidney, Nephrotic) Mnemonics

Respiratory System Mnemonics

Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (6 S’s)