Entries by Daphne Hanson

Alzheimer’s nursing interventions

M. E. is a 62-year old woman who has a 5-year history of progressive forgetfulness. She is no longer able to care for herself, has become increasingly depressed and paranoid, and recently started a fire in the kitchen. After extensive neurologic evaluation, M. E. was diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband and children have […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What plan would you outline for this patient that seems to present with  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?  What medications (name, dosage, route, frequency, and duration (if applicable like antibiotics), education on medication/ adverse effects, etc.? -What Diagnostic testing and reasoning (why are you ordering it, what are you looking for? with reference) -What is symptom […]

Orthopedic surgery

A client which had Orthopedic surgery three days ago complaints of difficulty sleeping which initial intervention is best for the practical nurse to implement? A offer the client A prescribed for pain. B.adminster a prn prescribed for pain. C.reposition the client and provide a back rub. D.Provid3 a cup of hot chocolate at bedtime.

The Appendicular skeleton

The upper body segment of the appendicular skeleton includes from the fingers to the sternoclavicular joint, the joints between those segments, and the muscles that control those segments.   You must writeyour post on a unique injury. Put the name of the injury in your post title.   You must use an outside resource as support for […]