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Happy Fri-YAY, Readers! |
On this day in 1922, Christiaan Neethling Barnard was born. He performed the world’s first human heart transplant operation, pioneering a previously novel area of surgery.
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Today's Top Beats |
😣 Miscommunication Stress
😱 A Faux Nurse
🐟 Cancer-Preventing Foods
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HANDOFF |
Stress from Miscommunication |
Having a child admitted to the hospital can be very stressful for a parent. And a significant part of that stress for many parents stems from a perceived miscommunication with clinicians, a new study suggests. Researchers found that 16.5% of parents reported miscommunication issues, such as inconsistent or delayed information, which correlated with higher stress,
perceived illness severity, and lower family functioning. Showing empathy, avoiding medical jargon, and actively listening to questions and concerns can help improve communication with patients.
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Faux Nurse, Faux Botox |
A woman in Massachusetts is being charged for allegedly administering counterfeit Botox to her spa clients. Authorities say Rebecca Fadanelli, who ran Skin Beauté Med Spa, posed as a nurse and administered fillers imported from China and Brazil, earning over $933,000 since 2021. Fadanelli denies the charges. The CDC has warned of health risks linked to fake Botox, which has caused adverse reactions across multiple states.
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Foods to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk |
To lower your risk of colorectal cancer risk, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, consider changing your diet. Gastroenterologists recommend following a Mediterranean-style diet, which research suggests can reduce your risk by 18 percent. Swap sugary beverages with sparkling water, processed or red meat with fish, refined grains with whole grains, and cocktails with mocktails. Also keep in mind the link between colorectal cancer and obesity, and that GLP-1 agonists can reduce colorectal cancer risk in people with Type 2 diabetes.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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15.8% |
The percentage of US adults who have diabetes. Click here to learn how many people remain undiagnosed, how diagnosis rates differ between demographics, and more.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH NURSE KEL |
Today’s Trivia Topics |
Are you ready for another round of Today’s Trivia Topics? Today I’m taking you through some disorders of the bones! To find the answers to the questions, click on the emojis at the start of each question.
🦴 Which disease has an excessive breakdown and regrowth of bones that causes the bones to become bigger, but softer, when they regenerate and be misshapen?
🦴 Which syndrome is characterized by the fusion of several cervical vertebrae at birth which causes the patient to have a short neck, limited range of motion, and pain throughout their lives?
🦴 Which joint problem, most commonly occurring in the knees, happens when part of a bone beneath an area of cartilage dies as a result of lack of blood flow to the area?
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a nursing school instructor for LPNs and
RNs at Ehove Career Center in northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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10 Tips To Help Nursing Students Reduce Stress |
Read on for ten tips to help nursing students reduce stress during their nursing education.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Burrito Master |
L&D and postpartum nurses will love this adorable headband!
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BREAK ROOM |
Palatable Persimmons |
It’s officially persimmon season! Have you tried this exotic fruit before? Check out these delicious ways of eating the fruit that would blow your mind!
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