Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic (P-DIAPERS)
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Release Date: 12/28/2023
Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)
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Download for FREE today - special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down: bit.ly/nursing-memory Outline The 3 C’s C-Choking C-Coughing C-Cyanosis Description A tracheal esophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital abnormality in which there is an opening between the trachea and the esophagus. Surgery is required to repair the opening before a baby can receive oral nutrition. Signs and symptoms to identify TEF are choking, coughing, and cyanosis.
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Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)
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Cleft Lip Repair – Post Op Care Nursing Mnemonic (CLEFT LIP)
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Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
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Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)
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Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)
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OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)
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Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)
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HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HELLP)
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Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)
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P-DIAPERS
- P-Psychologic
- D-Delirium
- I-Infection
- A-Atrophic Urethra
- P-Pharmaceuticals – blood pressure medication, antidepressants, diuretics, sleeping pills
- E-Excess Urine Output
- R-Restricted Mobility
- S-Stool Impaction
Description
These are common causes of transient incontinence – when a patient cannot hold their urine and becomes incontinent without warning, periodically. This occurs in children and commonly in older adults