Entries by Daphne Hanson

Zika virus disease

A neighbor, who is 3 months pregnant, asks to talk to you because she has felt tired for the last two days, has a headache, a rash, and does not feel like eating. You take her vital signs and find that she has a low-grade fever. She has recently traveled to an area where there […]

Human papilloma virus

There is a planned community health project to decrease the incidence of human papilloma virus (HPV).  Explain who is/are the target population and why. Also describe what are some key factors to consider when planning an Human papilloma virus prevention program.

Kugler-Ross model

Bereavement is the state of loss when someone close to an individual has died. The death of a loved one is one of the greatest sorrows that can occur in one’s life. People’s responses to grief will vary depending upon the circumstances of the death, but grief is a normal, healthy response to loss. Feelings […]

Strategies to reduce human error

1. What strategies will you incorporate into your practice as a nurse to reduce human error? Provide at least one example. 2. What characteristics of a safety culture are important to you as you embark on your role as a professional nurse? Provide at least three  characteristics of a culture that promotes safety. 3. What […]