Entries by Daphne Hanson

Randomized Control trial

Search for either a randomized control trial, clinical trial, intervention study, or quasi-experimental study on a topic of interest, Summarize the purpose of the study, design of the study, methods used to collect and analyze data, and the results What were the study’s hypothesis or research questions? What were the independent and dependent variables? Describe […]

Monitoring of Arthritic pain

A 62-year-old Caucasian female presents for a return visit for monitoring of arthritic pain in her knees. She has informed the medical assistant taking her vital signs that she wants to make sure that the nurse practitioner also checks out her arms and chest because she has noticed blood-like spots under the skin on her […]

Retrospective Cohort study

Search for an example of an observational study design such as a prospective cohort study, retrospective cohort study, or case study on a disease that is of interest summarize the purpose of the study, the design of the study, methods used to collect and analyze, and the results. What were the strengths and limitations of […]

Music Therapy In Cancer Patients

Music Therapy In Cancer Patients, as a form of Alternative Medicine (CAM). Use the attached article and any additional sources, if needed. What the CAM practice actually is. Who are its practitioners? How it is typically used. Why do people use this type of CAM? Its current status in the Medical world. What evidence is […]

Peripheral vascular disease

You are assigned to take care of Mrs. Jones, a 62-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD), congestive heart failure (CHF,) and Emphysema. She has severe dyspnea, is emaciated due to her lack of appetite, is dehydrated, and is easily fatigued. She requires frequent small snacks because she does not have the energy to eat […]

Breast cancer surgery

As a nurse, you are caring for a 62-year-old married Muslim woman who is 2 days post-op for extensive breast cancer surgery. She has complicated dressing changes three times daily, which require at least two staff to complete. Her husband and/or two grown sons are by her bedside continually. The work schedule for tomorrow indicates that the LPN and nursing […]

Muscle fatigue

What effect did temperature have on your muscle action? Was this the expected result of the experiment? 5. How did muscle fatigue play a role in this experiment? How many fists did you make in Trial 1? 2. How many fists did you make in Trial 2? 3. How many fists did you make in […]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Listen The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) improved access to care for many Americans by: mandating that all hospitals must take all types of insurance, including Medicaid Eliminating private insurance companies by establishing a single-payer system C expanding Medicaid eligibility to include more people O ensuring that more physicians must take Medicaid patients