Entries by Daphne Hanson

Sodium Restrictions

Sodium Restrictions A client has been told to restrict her sodium intake in order to reduce fluid retention. Which sources have ‘hidden salts”? Select all that apply. l} [:1 Dell meat D Soy sauce [1 Pizza [:1 Seasoned salt ‘1 Canned soup

Alzheimer’s disease

You are assigned to care for Mr. Andrasziuk, 85, who has Alzheimer’s disease. He often wanders from room to room and tries to open outside doors. He frequently displays increased agitation, confusion, and restlessness, especially in the evening. Most of the time, Mr. Andrasziuk is unable to feed himself and he is often incontinent. He […]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

A 12-year-old male child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. after his parents and teachers became concerned with his inability to concentrate and his poor impulse control in the classroom. The physician has prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). What topics should the nurse reinforce while educating the child and his parents about this medication?

Intractable back pain

52 y/o female, K, presents to ER with intractable back pain and bilat leg weakness x 1 week. She has not seen a doctor in over 10 years and has no known PMH, surgical history, nor does she  take any medicine. She states 3 months ago she was flipping a mattress and felt something “pop” […]

Healthy Body mass index

Case Study Maria: Maria is 52 years old, has a healthy body mass index, and does not have any health problems. She prides herself on her knowledge of holistic treatments and goes to the doctor only when her attempts to treat herself fail. She occasionally takes one aspirin a day because she has heard that […]

The Development of personal health records  

Describe the development of personal health records . Analyze the implications for the personal health records on nursing care quality Explain the implementation of personal health records Define personal health records Assignment Overview For this assignment, create a  presentation addressing the use and benefits of Personal Health Records (PHR) to a patient, its role in communication, […]

The Ethical Management of Health Information

Complying With Laws and Regulations in the Ethical Management of Health Information. Distinguish between quality, quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety. Summarize the federal regulations and government initiatives in support of quality and patient safety. Differentiate between the voluntary quality and patient safety reporting programs. Identify the major statutes, rules, and regulations that relate […]