Entries by Daphne Hanson

American nurses association policies

Visit the American Nurses Association website or the website for your state board of nursing, and investigate what policies are being addressed and the position the organization has on the policy. Step 2 Post your response to the discussion board. Respond to the following question Describe the policy you chose and how it impacts your nursing practice. […]

Sexually transmitted diseases research

Despite the fact that most individuals are aware of sexually transmitted diseases and know what measures they need to take to prevent them, they act otherwise. Research one of the sexually transmitted diseases covered in this chapter and report on what an individual can do to protect himself or herself from this disease. List your […]

Patient’s use of oxygen at home

​A home care nurse is evaluating the patient’s use of oxygen at home. What are three (3) safety measures that should be in place? A client states “There are so many different people coming in and out of my room and I don’t know why they are here”. Describe the nurse’s role in addressing this […]

Standardized care plan

​A nurse is using a standardized care plan as the basis for planning care for a newly admitted client. After selecting the relevant care plan, what should the nurse do next? ​What is the purpose of the situation, background, assessment and recommendation(SBAR) communication tool?

Acute coronary syndrome

The provider has ordered a heparin drip for your patient with acute coronary syndrome. An initial Heparin intravenous bolus is ordered as follows: 50 units/kg intravenous push and then start the drip at 12 units/kg/hr. The patient’s weight is 155 pounds. a: How many units will be given as an initial bolus? b: How many […]

Nursing care model

  Do you think that the nursing care model used in your organization is effective in assisting nurses to deliver high quality care? Explain. What are some advantages and disadvantages of using your specified nursing care model in your organizational structure? Are there any exceptions to following the nursing care model? If yes, describe when […]

Carbohydrate metabolism

Now you know that carbohydrate metabolism and respiration of glucose is linked with fat metabolism and protein metabolism. You can see how they are all interconnected, and how one can turn into another, if not used for energy. On the metabolic map you can see how excess glucose can be turned into fat, excess amino […]