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In this episode, Nurse Mo delves into neural tube defects, with a focus on spina bifida and anencephaly. In addition to learning about the key characteristics of these conditions, you’ll also learn:  How neural tubes are formed early in embryonic development Who is most at risk for having a child with a neural tube defect How neural tube defects can be pr ... Show More
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ENCORE! #100: Keeping Your Patient Safe After Thyroid Removal Surgery
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episode 100, which dives in to thyroidectomy post-op nursing care using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. ___________________ ⁠Full T ... Show More
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#462: PodQuiz - Le Fort Osteotomy
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the go, and they give you a taste of what it’s like inside Study Sesh, my audio study tool ... Show More
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#461: Le Fort Osteotomy: Nursing Care Using the LATTE Framework
In this episode, we are taking a close look at Le Fort osteotomies and walking through the nursing care using the LATTE method so you always know the key nursing priorities. Le Fort surgeries can be complex and the airway risks are real, so having a solid framework helps you stay ... Show More
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