Nursing Mnemonics Collection Part -6

Coma: causes—"A²-E³-I-O-U T² IPS²

Alcohol, Acidosis (hyperglycemic coma)

Epilepsy (also Electrolyte abnormality, Endocrine problem)

Insulin (hypoglycemic shock)

Overdose (or poisoning)

Uremia and other renal problems

Trauma; Temperature abnormalities (hypothermia, heat stroke)

Infection (e.g., meningitis)

Psychogenic ("hysterical coma")

Stroke or space-occupying lesions in the cranium

Complication of severe preeclampsia—"HELLP" Syndrome

Hemolysis

Elevated Liver enzymes

Low Platelet count

Cushing's syndrome: symptoms—"3 S"

Sugar (hyperglycemia)

Salt (hypernatremia)

Sex (excess androgens)

Diabetes: signs and symptoms—"3 Ps," "3 'poly's"

Polydipsia (very thirsty)

Polyphagia (very hungry)

Polyuria (urinary frequency)

Diet: low cholesterol—avoid the 3 Cs:

Cake

Cookies

Cream (dairy, e.g., milk, ice cream)

Dystocia: etiology—"3 Ps"

Power

Passageway

Passenger

Dystocia: general aspects (maternal)—"three Ps"

Psych

Placenta

Position