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In this article, I'll explain what a consult note is and when you should write one, give two tips for writing good consult notes, and offer a consult note template that you can use in your practice. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/consult-note-tips-and-template) ---   ## [How Many Glasses Are in a Gallon of Water?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-many-glasses-in-a-gallon-of-water) Posted by [Rose](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/rose) | October 10, 2017 [Health](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/health) [![summary image](https://360031.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/360031/feature_bottle-2032980__480.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-many-glasses-in-a-gallon-of-water) Research suggests that there are **numerous health benefits to drinking water,** including increased energy, weight loss, improved skin complexion, and more. Water's many benefits are well-known and often touted, but **how much water should we actually aim to drink in a day?** One common recommendation is to drink a gallon of water in a day. In this article, I'll cover how many glasses in a gallon for standard and non-standard glasses and talk about how many glasses of water in a gallon you should actually drink each day. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-many-glasses-in-a-gallon-of-water) ---   ## [The 5 Healthiest (and Tastiest) Substitutes for Vegetable Oil](https://blog.prepscholar.com/substitute-for-vegetable-oil) Posted by [Jane Digby](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/jane-digby) | September 1, 2017 [Health](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/health) [![summary image](https://www.loyalmd.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/08/olive-oil-968657_640-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/substitute-for-vegetable-oil) What can you substitute for vegetable oil? Can you substitute olive oil for vegetable oil? In this article we will help you figure why you might want a substitute for vegetable oil and give five vegetable oil substitutes you could use. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/substitute-for-vegetable-oil) ---   ## [47 Fascinating Eye Twitching Superstitions From All Over the World](https://blog.prepscholar.com/right-left-eye-twitching-superstition) Posted by [Melody Douglas](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/melody-douglas) | August 4, 2017 [Health](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/health) [![summary image](https://www.loyalmd.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/07/feature_eyetwitch.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/right-left-eye-twitching-superstition) An eye twitch may be a minor annoyance, but can it also signal the arrival of an enemy or a wealth of riches? **Is there a meaning behind your twitching eye?** Eye twitching myths exist around the world. In this guide, we explain the most common left and right eye twitching superstitions then discuss what science knows (and doesn't know) about the causes of eye twitches. We end with tips that can help you get your eye to stop twitching sooner if it's bothering you. Let's get started so you can learn what that twitching eye means. 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If not properly treated, hypertension can lead to serious issues, including heart attack or stroke. **That means it’s imperative to have an accurate nursing diagnosis for hypertension as well as an effective care plan.** After explaining what hypertension is, what causes it, and what common symptoms are, this guide explains six key hypertension nursing diagnoses. For each diagnosis, the NANDA definition, potential evidence, and desired outcomes are explained, as well as steps to take for the nursing intervention. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/hypertension-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan) ---   ## [Does the Potato Diet Work? 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