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Lower Extremity Edema Causes - A Case Study for New Nurse Practitioners

Lower Extremity Edema Causes - A Case Study for New Nurse Practitioners

FromReal World NP


Lower Extremity Edema Causes - A Case Study for New Nurse Practitioners

FromReal World NP

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Seeing "lower leg swelling" as the chief complaint for patients as a new nurse practitioner was incredibly stressful. What’s the best course of action? Should you give diuretics for symptom control? Is this something serious...or something totally ordinary?I had a super interesting case the other week and knew immediately that I had to share it with you — and it was one that I actually got a double-check from my colleague on!In this episode, you'll learn:The top DDXs - most common and red flagsWhat important history questions to askTwo clinical pearls of patient historiesDifferential diagnosesHow to manage patients in this common scenario - re: testing & treatmentNeed more support? Check out the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, parent, and founder of Real World NP, a medical education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care.I’m on a mission to equip and guide new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. We’re also here to provide an approachable, supportive community in order to bring about a new generation of healthcare providers who know that they can make an impact & inevitably disrupt the healthcare industry.Each week you’ll hear a mix of clinical pearls and practice tips, guest interviews with specialists and allied health professionals, and guidance on navigating the role transition from RN to NP. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review so you won’t miss an episode. Plus, you’ll find links to all the episodes, plus extra goodies over at realworldnp.com/podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.