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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 65, Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• How to differentiate upper versus lower GI bleeding by stool and emesis characteristics.
• The top nursing priority for a patient with a massive hematemesis and hypotension.
• Why initial hemoglobin and hematocrit levels can be a common exam trap in acute bleeding.
• How to use the BLEED mnemonic for a prioritized assessment of a GI bleed patient.
• Key nursing actions when preparing a patient for an urgent endoscopy.
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