Entries by Daphne Hanson

The Flow velocities

The flow velocities were recorded as: PSV: 98.7 cm/s and EDV: 21.6 cm/s. What is missing? Discuss the accuracy of the data. These two images were taken at the same level in a patient. Which artery is most likely depicted in these images? Why? Which techniques are used in each image to show flow? What is […]

Offering Nutritional guidance to patients with type 2 diabetes

A nurse wishes to implement evidence-based practice in offering nutritional guidance to patients with type 2 diabetes. Which questions represent a valid step in implementing evidence-based practice? Select all that apply. What is the most relevant evidence for a set of nutritional guidelines? How old are the findings on nutritional approaches for patients? Will the […]

The role of health care in creating Health equity

Discuss the role of health care in creating health equity. Explain why health care alone isn’t enough to create health equity. Description: David R. Williams, Professor of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has been researching health inequities in the United States for two decades. In this video, he sits down […]

Nurse’s role in facilitating safe, Quality outcomes for patient-centered care

The student will evaluate the nurse’s role in facilitating safe, quality outcomes for patient-centered care. The student will select a patient care assignment from the clinical practicum (not the same patient used for the case presentation) to complete the case analysis using the criteria stated below. The student must use at least 2 professional journal […]

Abdomen and Musculoskeletal Documentation

Abdomen and Musculoskeletal Documentation Obtain the following information on an adult volunteer. For the history, ask about the items indicated. For the physical exam items; read the assigned chapters, review the course presentations/videos, and gather needed equipment before performing the exam. Use this guide when documenting the findings. Be sure to address all items in […]

New Teaching responsibilities

Elisa was particularly enthusiastic about her new teaching responsibilities. She had taught as a sessional instructor at other institutions while completing her studies but had been fulfilling short-term contracts where she had had little control over the course con- tent and teaching approach. Now, as an assistant professor, Elisa could be more creative when deciding […]

History of a Runny nose

A 25-year-old Hispanic female, computer programmer presents to your clinic complaining of a 12-day history of a runny nose Subjective Data: States that her symptoms began about 12 days ago. She suffers from allergies; she gets a runny nose during the spring-time, pollen season. However, in the winter, her allergies are not a problem. Objective Data: […]