Entries by Daphne Hanson

lect a nutrition topic from the list provided Locate a mainstream source of information on the topic that you feel is appropriate for patient education

patient education. Select a nutrition topic from the list provided Locate a mainstream source of information on the topic that you feel is appropriate for patient education Evaluate the source using the Ask, Think, Learn, Repeat Guide Provide answers to the WHO, HOW, and WHEN questions from the Ask, Think, Learn, Repeat Guide Compose a reflection on the process […]

A female patient is admitted to the cardiac floor. Medical history includes hypothyroidism, diabetes, and hypertension

A female patient is admitted to the cardiac floor. Medical history includes hypothyroidism, diabetes, and hypertension. The patient suffered a myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease 5 years ago. The patient was diagnosed with heart failure 1 year ago and has been managed with hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) and captopril (Capoten). Over the past 2 months, […]

Schedule for administration

Schedule for administration. The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (OM) After receiving the instructions the client expresses understanding about when, how, and why to take his prescribed medications at home. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A. Offer to consult with the […]

Thinking skill. Reference: Think Like a Nurse: A Handbook by Linda Caputi

Thinking skill. Reference: Think Like a Nurse: A Handbook by Linda Caputi Reflecting step of Tanner’s clinical judgment model: Noticing Interpreting Responding Reflecting Evaluating data Describe what this thinking skill means: Give at least one example of how you use this skill from a clinical experience: In the example you provided, explain how “evaluating data” […]

Hemodialysis preparation

Hemodialysis preparation. A with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for many years has progressed to Stage 5 functioning The is preparing the client for hemodialysis Which comment by the client indicates that teaching was effective? A. Dizziness or lightheadedness during hemodialysis must be reported B. Hemodialysis will be necessary until kidney function and urination return C. […]