Entries by Daphne Hanson

Gynecologic checkup

A 30-year-old woman is in the clinic for her yearly gynecologic checkup. She is not pregnant but would like to have children soon and states that she and her husband are trying to conceive. She says that she is “very concerned” about her health, and watches her diet and exercises regularly to stay in shape. […]

Research Health care legislation

Research health care legislation that is being considered in your state. What impact might this legislation have on your future practice? What impact does it have on the collective practice of nurses in your state? How do you envision yourself potentially becoming involved in political advocacy for the profession in your future practice?   please […]

Descending Aortic aneurysm repair

The nurse is caring for a client on the first day of postoperative for a descending aortic aneurysm repair. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize reporting to the healthcare provider? a.Serum potassium 4.8 b.Urine output 30ml/hr c. Electrocardiogram ST Segment elevation d.BP 130/80   21. A client who is admitted to the intensive care unit is […]

Challenge in the care of a patient related to a patient’s culture

Think of a time when you encountered a challenge in the care of a patient related to a patient’s culture. This challenge could even be an ethno-religious culture or generational culture. Please review the video from TeamSTEPPS and answer the questions below. https://www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/lep/videos/opportunity/index.html Who was involved in the decision-making? What resources were utilized to improve […]

Psychoeducational program for cancer survivors

Implementation of a psychoeducational program for cancer survivors and family caregivers at a cancer support community affiliate: A pilot effectiveness study. Cancer Nursing, 39(3), 169-180. Dockham, B., Schafenacker, A., Yoon, H., Ronis, D. L., Kershaw, T., Titler, M. G., & Northouse, L. (2016).   1. What was the overall topic of the evidence-based practice change? […]

Content understanding of a victim

Now that you have taken care of the patient, Mona Hernandez, it’s time to assess your feelings, strengths, attitude, and content understanding of a victim. In a Word of PDF document, please answer the following questions, making sure to include evidence-based practice that supports your thoughts and understanding. References and citations must use APA 7th […]

Outpatient Care Clinic’s Primary Care

I interviewed the nurse manager of a Jacksonville Outpatient Care Clinic’s Primary Care Department. She manages the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The PACT teams are designated Red Team or Blue Team. The purpose of PACT is to achieve continuity with providers and nursing staff with the goal to improve access to care. It is […]

Psychosocial developmental tasks

What psychosocial developmental tasks is the daughter likely facing? Lois’s daughter Sharon is 46 years old and lives with two teenagers and a younger school-age child as a single parent. Her mother and stepfather are becoming frailer. She lives an hour away from Lois and Phil and she works full time in real estate. She […]

A Population health nurse

You are a population health nurse working with congestive heart failure clients (greater than the age of 65) who receive services from your hospital. From a population health management perspective, identify services and interventions that address the health needs of this particular population. Your exploration with this particular population should include cost-effective interventions that address […]