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Nov 2023
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#316: Peripheral Neuropathy NCLEX Review

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
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In this episode of the Straight A Nursing podcast, we’re breaking down the key things a nurse needs to know about peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition in which the distal nerves of the hands and feet are damaged and unable to transmit messages correctly. The result is numbness, tingling, weakness and pain (often quite severe pain!). In this episode you ... Show More
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