Ms. Henderson is a 73 year old woman with severe dementia, HTN, and Diabetes. She was recently admitted to a long-term care facility. Ms. Henderson has a history of osteoarthritis in both lower extremities and diabetic neuropathy to both of her feet. The first week Ms. Henderson was in the nursing home she was actively […]
Discussion Questions Submitted by Kathy Meinbresse, BSN Student, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA 1. What parts of this scenario really caught your attention? 2. Describe an emergency code you have witnessed. What went smoothly and what needed improvement? 8 o Is there a code/medical response team where you work? o What […]
Discuss one type of shock and give possible causes. In acute coronary syndrome give two priority concerns related to management and treatment. (3) What would appropriate diagnostic /labs/medications can be utilized to treat both shock and acute coronary syndrome? Give one of each. For medication, you must list the classification and an example of the […]
What is meant by circulating ignorance? How are nurses involved in whistleblowing? How is the obligation to report changing in healthcare systems? Why is it important to understand whistleblowing and the obligation nurses have to report?
Legislation Grid Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected. Be sure to address the following: Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed. Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill. Identify the target populations addressed by the bill. Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or […]
Discuss your experience with technology in communication as a consumer, nurse, and student. 2. What has been your experience with simulation? How do you see simulation education as integrated into nursing education? 3. What are some things nurses can do to maintain caring in a highly technological care environment? 4. How might the role of […]
A stroke patient has NIH scale of 38 and suddenly shows ventricular tachycardia and rate 142 , apneic, has no palpable pulse. What action should the nurse take first? A. Start CPR B. Give atropine per hospital protocol
Provide three example questions, one for each category, that can be defined as a structured, semi-structured, or unstructured interview question. Provide a short justification for each choice. (Part 1 of the assignment should be addressed using at least 3 slides). Part 2: What are some issues you are likely to encounter with a study that […]
A client is prescribed to receive 50 mg of meperidine. The medication is available in 100 mg/mL in 2 mL vials. How much medication should be discarded? Round to the nearest tenth
What is the level of fluoride in the water within the communities where you live? What information do you need before you prescribe fluoride? c). To what other sources of fluoride do children have access? PermalinkReply
