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Sepsis Screening Decreases Mortality. Well, not really.

Sensible Medicine

Sepsis screening, for me, comes in many different flavors -- from EMR alerts based on lab and vital sign data to anyone being able to draw a lactate or call an RRT. Process measures suggested that doctors and nurses responded to the alerts with increased testing of lactate levels and fluid resuscitation. to 0.3%).

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Contributing factors for these diagnosis-related claims included the failure of an NP to order a diagnostic/lab test to establish a diagnosis, failure to obtain a complete history and physical of the patient, and failure to refer a patient to higher level care. The patient was transferred to the ED and diagnosed with sepsis.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 Further diagnostic tests reveal that the mass is a malignant neoplasm. Conclusion Mr. Salzo, transferred to an oncology unit, begins cancer treatment. with difficulty breathing.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding.

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Understanding EHR Systems in Healthcare 

Medical Advantage

Defining EHR Systems in Healthcare EHR records encompass a wide array of key administrative and clinical data, including patient demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data, radiology reports, and more.

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How a CNA Training Program Could Be Beneficial for Your Future Career

Mildred Elley

The test will make sure youve mastered your CNA training courses before you can nab your first official CNA job. After completing an approved education program, nursing assistants often must pass a competency exam, which allows them to use state-specific titles. Speaking of job positions, where could you have the opportunity to work?