Have you ever had trouble breathing? It is a scary feeling. People who have asthma or COPD know all about this. In the majority of the time, the person just needs to calm down and take slow breaths. Often time, … Read More
It is never a dull day in nursing. I actually love cardiac nursing. Maybe it is because my first job was cardiac nursing. Or maybe it is because my maternal and paternal families have an extensive history of heart disease. … Read More
Stir Fried Orange Beef Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Tangy orange-flavored beef with crisp vegetables 1 bag (12 oz) frozen vegetable stir-fry 1 Tbsp peanut or vegetable oil 1 Tbsp onion, minced (or ½ Tbsp dried) 1 … Read More
Potassium is an important electrolyte that the body needs in several l hundred processes. Potassium is especially beneficial for proper muscle function. The heart is also a muscle. Therefore, the heart can not beat without potassium. However, excess potassium is detrimental … Read More
I have been a nurse for almost 30 years. I do not have any regrets about becoming a nurse. That is a very long time. Most of my career has been in the hospital in the intensive care unit. However, … Read More
Sometimes toxic encephalopathy is difficult for healthcare providers to diagnose . Especially when the patient presents unresponsive and there is no one there to give a detailed history of the person. Alcohol encephalopathy is a very serious health problem. Normally, … Read More