History of hypertension, past MRSA infection, and a recently implanted pacemaker. petechiae in the conjunctivae and splinter hemorrhages in his nail beds. OBJECTIVE DATA Petechiae in the conjunctivae and splinter hemorrhages in his nail beds. blood pressure is 138/64, heart rate 80, respiratory rate 18, and temperature 99.5oF (37.5oC). A Heart murmur is noted Blood […]

Research news and other sources of information about healthcare trends in the United States. Describe one trend and at least 3 implications the trend could have for financial planning within a healthcare organization, such as a hospital or clinic. include why the trend could have these implications. Support with research and cited statements

A 30-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis was admitted to the hospital for management of spontaneous left pneumothorax (collapse of her lung). She required urgent thoracostomy (chest tube) placement in the emergency department. The chest tube was connected to wall suction in order to promote re-expansion of her lung. Over the next 2 […]

All labor and delivery team members must be able to recognize the signs of a prolapsed cord and initiate appropriate emergency interventions to relieve pressure on the cord until emergency delivery, usually, a cesarean delivery, can be accomplished. Prolonged cord compression (occlusion of blood flow to and from the fetus for longer than 5 minutes) […]

From the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses, Element1 is ‘Nurses and People’.  In addition to the information given in the scenario, you are also aware that recovery staffs in the healthcare facility regularly administer narcotic analgesia as part of their pain management protocol. Provide two (2) examples of how EN Baxter […]