Entries by Daphne Hanson

The HIV outbreak

Comment on what you learned about the HIV outbreak. Comment on what you learned about the COVID-19 outbreak and response. 3. compare and contrast the 2 outbreaks. 4. In your reflection, include how this current pandemic has or will potentially impact your practice as an advanced practice nurse

Transferring patients between floors

Mariana is a nurse who is finding it difficult to communicate information as it relates to transferring patients between floors. Which type of healthcare system could Mariana consider suggesting to the NI of the hospital? A Order entry system . B Radiology information . system C Core business system . D Laboratory information system

Risk for Colorectal cancer

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at risk for colorectal cancer in the diagnostic center and is scheduled to undergo a colonoscopy. Based on the information provided in the client’s chart, which of the following pieces of data places this client at risk for colorectal cancer? (Click on the " Exhibit" […]

Edema of the lower extremities

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure and edema of the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should take the nurse? a. Observe the skin color of the edematous area. b. Press firmly with the fingertip on the edematous area. c. Compress the nail beds of the client’s toes. […]

Role of informatics in providing accessible and efficient information to the community

Assume the role of a community leader in population health being interviewed on the role of informatics in providing accessible and efficient information to the community Ensure that each response is carefully presented and clear to a diverse audience in the allotted period. This interview’s objective is to help the viewers understand the role of […]

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, […]