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Think you know your nursing fundamentals? Listen to this Nursing Fundamentals Quiz and find out! In this episode, we cover: * Bowel elimination * Ostomies * Enemas * Occult blood and pH testing * Urinalysis * Latex allergies * Sterile field What's a PodQuiz? It's essentially flashcards for your ears! Nurse Mo asks a question, pauses while you answer, then ... Show More
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#451: MMM - IV Infiltration vs. Extravasation—Know the Difference
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm clearing up something that confuses a lot of nursing students: the difference between IV infiltration and extravasation. ___________________ FREE CLASS ... Show More
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#450: Oxygen Toxicity
Oxygen is one of those therapies that nurses use every single day with almost every single patient. But did you know too much oxygen can actually cause harm?  In this episode, you’ll learn: What oxygen toxicity is and how it develops The risk factors and causes you sh ... Show More
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#449: MMM - Why Sodium and Potassium Labs Matter Before Giving Lasix
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about labs and lasix. Tune in to review why you should always check sodium and potassium labs before giving lasix. See you there! _____________ ... Show More
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