Entries by Daphne Hanson

Increasing shortness of breath

66-year-old white male Increasing shortness of breath over last month pt noticed feet and ankles swelling by end of the day Has occasional episodes of chest tightness Has been waking up in the middle of the night with acute shortness of breath Feels tired most of the time History of transmural anterior wall MI 7 […]

Patient empowerment in managing treatment through change talk

P=Adult patients 21 and older diagnosed with hypertension I=Medication Adherence, Disease education, and patient empowerment in managing treatment through change talk(MI), diet and exercise. C=Non-adherence to medication, no changes in diet or exercise, the patient shows little interest in changing behaviors (sustain talk). O=Reduction in readmittance to hospital for complications related to hypertensive crisis. T= […]

The Key stakeholders for a collaborative initiative

Analyze why it is important to identify the key stakeholders for a collaborative initiative. Describe potential barriers to effective collaboration and identify what strategies a team can adopt to ensure these do not derail their efforts. One approach to bridging interprofessional gaps is to encourage clinicians to pursue administrative (MHA or MBA) degrees. Analyze the […]

Lung cancer

A 69-year-old male with lung cancer comes into the hospital with uncontrolled pain. His family states that his disease can be cured and tell him to “keep fighting.” You overhear a conversation between the oncologist and the hospitalist that the patient cannot be cured and will die soon. From the perspective of the nursing advocate, […]