In 2004, a Group of Nurses Came Together After Attending

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In 2004, a group of nurses came together after attending a national informatics conference to ensure that nursing was equally recognized in the national informatics movement. This so-called Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) team determined that using informatics was a core competency for all healthcare workers.

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Definitions:

Kussmaul Respirations

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Metabolic Acidosis

A condition where the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body, leading to decreased pH levels.

Lactated Ringer's

An isotonic solution commonly used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment in medical patients.

Intravascular Fluid

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