Nursing School

Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct The urinary system, also known as the renal system or urinary tract, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. Renal … [Read more...] about Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct

Nursing Abbreviations for Charting Nursing Abbreviations and Acronyms   Abbreviations & AcronymsMeaningbdTwice A DayACSAcute Coronary SyndromeRRRRegular Rate + RhythmWNLWithin Normal LimitsNursing Abbreviations and Acronyms … [Read more...] about Nursing Abbreviations for Charting

Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage Indications: It is indicated for patients in whom cough is insufficient to clear thick, tenacious, or localized secretions. Examples: Cystic fibrosis Bronchiectasis Atelectasis Lung abscess Pneumonia Contraindications Increased ICP Unstable head or neck injury Active … [Read more...] about Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage