Pleural effusions are defined as a buildup of excess fluid between the pleura and it can occur as a consequence of a wide variety of conditions. In this episode, you’ll learn:

The two types of pleural fluid

Risk factors for pleural effusion

Complications of pleural effusion

Signs and symptoms of pleural effusion

Priority assessments

How pleural effusions are identified and what lab tests are conducted

Treatments for pleural effusion

Important patient education

To review chest tube management, listen to episode 124.
To dive deep into respiratory assessment, listen to episode 237.
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#299: Pleural Effusions NCLEX Review

In this show, Nurse Mo breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress.
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Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.

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Children can have a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, and exams will require you to be able to differentiate between each one. In this episode, I’m providing a high level overview of common pediatric GI disorders:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Hirschsprung disease

Intussusception

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Biliary atresia

Meckel’s diverticulum

Short bowel syndrome

Plus, there’s a PodQuiz at the end…so make sure you listen all the way through!
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#345: Little Bellies Gone Bad - Pediatric GI Disorders

Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus that causes a serious bacterial infection in the colon. While healthcare-associated infections have declined in recent years, C. diff remains one of the most common healthcare associated infections in the United States. Learn more about C. diff infection (CDI) in this episode, including:

Pathophysiology of CDI

Who is most at risk for CDI

Complications of CDI

Signs and symptoms, and when to suspect your patient has C. diff


Important assessments for a patient with CDI

Tests utilized to diagnose a patient or evaluate complications

Key treatments for CDI, including an explanation of enhanced or “special” contact precautions

The main things to teach your patient and their visitors about CDI

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#344: C. Diff Basics for Nursing Students

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#343: BONUS! Hypercapnia with Rapid Response RN

Dysphagia is a condition in which the individual has difficulty swallowing. Proper swallowing relies on a complex coordination involving more than 30 nerves and muscles. When even one of these elements fails to work properly, dysphagia can result. 
In this episode, you’ll learn: 

The four stages of swallowing…more complex than we realize!

Causes of dysphagia

Signs and symptoms of dysphagia (AKA: important things to watch for!)

Complications of dysphagia

Bedside swallow evaluations

Diagnostic tests for dysphagia

Modified diet textures

Safety around feeding and aspiration prevention

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#342: Dysphagia NCLEX Review

If you’re learning about advanced Med Surg concepts or even working in the clinical setting, you’ve no doubt heard of pulmonary embolism. But did you know it goes beyond impaired gas exchange? Hit play on this episode to learn how a pulmonary embolism can impair cardiac function, potentially leading to devastating consequences.
In this episode, you’ll review foundation concepts to help you understand this connection:

Cardiopulmonary circulation

Pulmonary embolism pathophysiology

The factors that contribute to blood pressure

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#299: Pleural Effusions NCLEX Review

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