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As a nursing student, I can remember standing outside a patient’s room, practicing what I would say when meeting a patient for the first time. I can also remember having to return to that patient’s room to ask a question I had forgotten or perform an assessment that I had missed. As an educator, I can remember how difficult it was to explain complicated pathophysiology in clear terms. As a preceptor, I can remember how important it was to give an orientee enough space to learn while also making sure that the patient was given appropriate and safe care.

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Whether you are reading this enewsletter as a staff nurse, student, manager, or educator, I am sure that you can remember similar scenarios. No matter your role, chances are you are both learning and teaching on a daily basis, so please take some time to explore the articles in NursingCenter’s “More Resources.”

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Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
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An anaphylactic transfusion reaction is a rare occurrence which happens most often in patients with hereditary deficiencies in immunoglobulin A. When administering blood products, remember these signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis:

• Tachycardia
• Urticaria
• Flushing
• Hypotension
• Wheezing
• Laryngeal edema
• Respiratory distress.

Review a case study to learn more in Action STAT: Transfusion Reaction.

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Falsely elevated blood glucose levels attained with point-of-care testing have been related to a drug device interaction in patients receiving medications that contain maltose or metabolize into maltose. These inaccurate levels have resulted in inappropriate insulin administration and subsequent hypoglycemia, coma, persistent vegetative state, and even death. Remember these steps to reduce the risk of false glucose meter readings:

• Check meters and test strips.
• Treat the patient, not the glucose reading.
• Label glucose meters.
• Increase awareness.
• Identify patients at risk.
• Establish warnings.
• Develop protocols.
• Be prepared for errors.
• Educate patients.

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