Entries by Daphne Hanson

Richard has struggled with an itchy nose, eyes, palate, and ears for 5 days. As you check his ears and throat for redness and inflammation, you notice him touch his fingers to the bridge of his nose to press and rub there. He says he’s taken Mucinex OTC the past 2 nights to help him breathe while he sleeps.

Richard is a 50-year-old male with nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and postnasal drainage. Richard has struggled with an itchy nose, eyes, palate, and ears for 5 days. As you check his ears and throat for redness and inflammation, you notice him touch his fingers to the bridge of his nose to press and rub there. […]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

You are meeting with the parents of a child being evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The child meets the criteria based on DSM5 for anAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis through the subjective and objective data provided. What is DSM5 criteria that must be met through subjective and objective data for the accurate diagnosis of ADHD? […]

For this assignment Research a healthcare organization or network that spans several states within the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.).

For this assignment Research a healthcare organization or network that spans several states within the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade. Prepare a 1,000-1,250 word paper that […]

Kali, a 44-year-old female is in the office for a complete physical examination. She complains of proptosis and feeling fatigued. Her TSH levels are elevated, she has hyperlipidemia, her neck appears swollen, and is overweight.

Kali, a 44-year-old female is in the office for a complete physical examination. She complains of proptosis and feeling fatigued. Her TSH levels are elevated, she has hyperlipidemia, her neck appears swollen, and is overweight.   question: Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition […]

Review the Harold case study and answer the following questions and post to this discussion forum:

Review the Harold case study and answer the following questions and post to this discussion forum: What symptoms of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does your patient present with? What are other possible causes of his symptoms? What further information, if any, would you like about this case? With the assumption that the patient does have ADHD, […]

Provide a definition of ‘open disclosure’ and discuss the principles of open disclosure referring to the Australian Open Disclosure Framework

Provide a definition of ‘open disclosure’ and discuss the principles of open disclosure referring to the Australian Open Disclosure Framework (2013)[1] You are walking past Mrs Jackson’s room and discover that she has fallen out of the bed onto the floor where she is crying quietly and trying to get up. You assist Mrs Jackson onto […]

Edith has Parkinson’s disease and early-stage Parkinson’s dementia and low vision and is hard of hearing and wears glasses and hearing aids in both ears

Edith has Parkinson’s disease and early-stage Parkinson’s dementia and low vision and is hard of hearing and wears glasses and hearing aids in both ears. Michael is Edith’s son and her sole support person.   Mrs. Edith Jackson is an 82-year-old lady who was recently admitted to The Golden Days Nursing Home where you work. […]

Explain how the regulatory environment and the regulations selected differ from California. Be specific and provide examples.

Explain how the regulatory environment and the regulations selected differ from California. Be specific and provide examples. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play a significant role in improving health care delivery (Martsolf et al., 2015). However, the scope of practice is governed by state-specific regulations determined by APRN board of nursing regulation. In the state […]