The Peel - 4th edition

The Weekly Funny and Inspiring Newsletter For Nursing Students

Meme of the Week

Top 3 Articles

Day in the Life Video

What It's Like Being a Flight Nurse

Joke of the Week

Q: Did you hear about the two podiatrists who left the practice?

A: They became arch enemies.

Career Services

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Trivia Section

Here is our fun and educational weekly trivia game. Click on the link that you think is most correct. Enjoy!

A nurse is assessing a 68 y/o patient who has been admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient reports shortness of breath, especially when lying flat, and mentions that they have to use three pillows to sleep comfortably.

The nurse observes that the patient has edema in the lower extremities and a weight gain of 5 pounds over the past week. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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