Entries by Brian Wabwire

Auditory hallucinations

Alert & oriented X 3, speech clear, coherent, goal-directed, spontaneous. The self-reported mood is “sad”. The affect was somewhat blunted, but the child smiled appropriately at various points throughout the clinical interview. He denies visual or auditory hallucinations. No delusional or paranoid thought processes were noted. Judgment and insight appear to be age-appropriate. He is […]

Healthcare policy change

Considering the Policy Process (Chapter 7 – Berkowitz in Mason, Levitt, & Chaffee), appraise a recent healthcare policy change on your unit or in your organization using the Policy Process.  This discussion may also present for you an opportunity to reflect back on a “burning question” that you may have as a nurse.   Problem: […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Review the case study and identify 2 differential diagnoses (Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome) please provide rationales to support them. also discuss treatment plans for them. Please use the two differential diagnoses provided Please use and provide 3 peer review journals thank you “My daughter has been coughing for the past 3 months.  She […]

Autosomal dominant pattern

Donna and Darren have three children. Darren’s father has hypercholesterolemia, which is transmitted in an autosomal dominant pattern. Darren gets his cholesterol levels checked frequently, and they have remained within normal limits; however, two of Donna and Darren’s three children have high plasma levels of total and LDL cholesterol. Darren doesn’t understand why his children […]

Pediatric oncology unit

You are the nurse manager of a pediatric oncology unit. You are also the manager of the same day chemo unit that is attached to your inpatient unit. The strategy for delivering chemotherapy to children under the age of 18 is going to change in order to accommodate family schedules and school needs. Children will […]

The importance of interoperability

Reflect on the importance of interoperability within healthcare delivery and the role that informatics technical standards play in the process. Now consider the role that an informatics nurse specialist plays in the development and adoption of, usability, and adoption of informatics technical standards. How relevant to nursing practice are these technical standards? How much does […]

The importance of professional associations in nursing

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to a specialty area of interest. In a 750‐1,000-word paper, provide a detailed overview of the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose, […]