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Defining Intracranial Pressure Intracranial pressure (ICP) is the measurement of the brain tissue’s pressure with the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding and cushioning the spinal cord and the brain. How does pressure inside the brain increases? The pressure inside the brain increases due to traumatic brain injury that can be from the following instances: Blunt force to…

Imagine this scenario: you’re a nurse working in a busy emergency room and just received an order to administer medication to a client. The medication has a dosage of 2 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of weight, and your client weighs 150 pounds. How do you calculate the correct dose to give? This is where…

Quick Review of the 12 Cranial Nerves Before diving into how to remember cranial nerves, let’s quickly review what they are. Cranial nerves, which originate from the brain, control various functions in the head and neck like: Movement Sensation Vision There are 12 pairs, and they’re numbered in the order they connect to the brain.…

A single fall can shatter more than just bones. It can erode a client’s confidence, hinder their independence, and even alter the course of their lives. As a nursing student, you can help prevent falls by recognizing the signs and symptoms of at-risk clients. That’s where the “risk for falls” nursing diagnosis comes in. What…

Oncotic pressure might seem like one of those complex terms that’s hard to understand, especially when you’re in the middle of your nursing studies. But it’s a fundamental concept that underpins many aspects of client care, and understanding it can significantly elevate your nursing practice. Let’s explore what oncotic pressure is, why it’s important, and…

What is hyperkalemia? Hyperkalemia happens when the potassium level in the bloodstream is higher than the normal range of 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. Potassium is a key electrolyte that helps nerves and muscles, including the heart, function properly. But when there’s too much of it in the blood, it can lead to serious or life-threatening health complications. These…

  In text citations: narrative vs. parenthetical citations What is an in-text citation? In-text citations are citations that appear in the body of an essay or paper. In-text citations have two formats – narrative and parenthetical: Narrative citations: Author last name/s are included in the text as part of the sentence. The publication year and…

Nursing Writing Services Soap Note Samples 22 July 2020 Hits: 1741 Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for learners to: Improve their knowledge base and understanding of disease processes in neurology. Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses. Demonstrate the ability to analyze…

Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Practice Paper Theories made up of a framework that guided the science of nursing. These theories are based on the formation of concepts and purposes to define what nursing is, to identify nursing interventions and understand the reasons behind it. According to Beauchamp and Childress (2013), autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and…

  Current events in the world surrounding COVID-19 give us a spell-binding view of government officials attempting to protect the populace, while medical personnel use all available techniques for saving lives. The ethical dilemma grows as people demand to try ‘whatever works,’ while scientists cling to standards of practice, with theory and ethics being plastered…