Clinical Tips
Quick and practical tips for your nursing practice
šÆ FAIR: Orthostatic Hypotension Assessment
F ā Fatal: 20-30% of falls in elderly caused by OH ā a missed drop can mean a broken hip or head bleed A ā Assess: 5-1-
š” Medications Are the #1 Cause of Orthostatic Hypotension
High-risk drug classes: ā¢ Diuretics furosemide, HCTZ ā volume depletion ā¢ Alpha-blockers prazosin, tamsulosin ā vasodil
š FACES: Systematic HF Assessment
| Letter | Domain | Key Question | |--------|--------|--------------| | F | Fatigue | New/worsening tiredness with usua
š” Track NYHA class at every visit ā it's your trend indicator
| Class | Limitation | Key Finding | |-------|------------|-------------| | I | None | Ordinary activity OK | | II | Sl
šÆ FAIR: Pediatric Sepsis Recognition
F ā Fatal: Hypotension LATE sign, altered LOC, mottling beyond knees A ā Assess: TAPS in <60 sec ā Temperature, Altered
šØ The 2-3 Week Rule: When Stress Becomes Burnout
Feeling exhausted after a tough shift is normal stress. Feeling exhausted BEFORE every shift, for more than 2-3 weeks,
š” The T in FAST-R: No questionnaire replaces watching your patient move
| Task | Watch For | |------|-----------| | Rising from chair | Needs armrests? Multiple attempts? | | Standing | Sways
šÆ FAIR: Nurse Burnout Prevention
F ā Fatal: Burnout doubles medical error risk, 40% of RNs plan to leave profession A ā Assess: Check for EE emotional e