The mnemonic “DIAPPERS” can be helpful in remembering the categories of “transient” urinary incontinence. Delirium– When delirium is present, it impedes the recognition of both the need to void and the location of the nearest toilet. Incontinence is common among hospitalized patients with delirium; once it clears, incontinence usually resolves. Infection– Symptomatic urinary tract […]

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a spasm or occlusion of the coronary arteries and is often the result of atherosclerotic lesions that limit the flow of blood to the heart. There are many risk factors that contribute to the development of CAD including advanced age, diabetes, male gender (under 60 years of age), hypertension, dyslipidemia, […]

Hi, ReNursing Edu readers! Nurse practitioner students are still in need of clinical resources to get through school and their first years in clinical practice, so in addition to the board review questions that are posted on our FB group, we’ll be adding weekly clinical pearls blog posts. Topics will vary including, but not limited […]