Question 1

is chronic disease management considered a particular  specialty of nursing ?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Nurses may get specialized training and develop expert-level knowledge and experience in chronic disease management, but there is not one universal certification or national exam for nurses in this area. A good, attentive nurse can be a tremendous ally in managing any chronic health issue!

Question 2

is it true theres a nursing shortage?

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Not sure: I'm not sure if there is an actual shortage, but there will always be a demand for nurses either in the home care market, the nursing home industry, or hospitals or doctor's offices.

Question 3

what should i look for in choosing a nursing facility?

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The exit door: Ask your relatives or loved ones if you can live with assistance at an attached part of one of their homes.  Make sure you accept all the assistance they want to give you, and get a separate area/entrance to your spot.  Give them space, and make sure they give you your space.

Question 4

taking a sip of alcoholol while nursing?

Accepted Answer

One sip ?: Although studies many years ago suggested that beer might promote milk flow, later studies have shown that ethanol is a potent inhibitor of prolactin hormone, the hormone that stimulates milk flow. A simple sip is probably never going to hurt baby, but why bother. If you consume enough to get a buzz, you should probably pump & dump for a while & hope future feedings are not too small for baby.

Question 5

how to treat a toothache at nursing home?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds and ATB: For immediate treatment use an appropriate pain medication and an antibiotic especially if there is any swelling at the jaw, and then make an appointment with a dentist asap.

Question 6

is taking a 84mg aspirin dangerous when nursing?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin &amp; BreastMilk: Low amounts of aspirin can be found in breast milk. The WHO considers occasional doses or low dose regimes of aspirin to be safe with breast-feeding. There is the theoretical risk of Reye's syndrome to the baby, but I cannot find any cases reported in the literature.

Question 7

what does a nursing home do when someone gets c diff?

Accepted Answer

Wash and transfer: Wash your hands and transfer to a hospital equiped to handle this emergency. Without the proper treatment, including emergent surgery, c diff can be fatal.

Question 8

can anyone give me a nursing care plan for dysthymia?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy: Treatment for dysthymia is similar to treatment for depression.  It should include psychotherapy and may also be appropriate to treat with antidepressants.  Start with your primary care physician and a good therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapies and interpersonal therapies can be effective.  Exercise, good sleep, good nutrition, and overall self-care help improve mood naturally as well.

Question 9

is dobutamine safe to given in a nursing home setting?

Accepted Answer

No: No , the patient should be more closely monitored than the nursing home staffing usually allows.

Question 10

how can i handle moving a loved one to a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

Talk to the staff: I would discuss this with the staff at the home and her doctor.

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