Entries by Daphne Hanson

What Disaster phase is your city currently

What disaster phase is your city currently (Tx) faced with? What are some nursing interventions you would propose in your current community (Grand Prairue)? Would your proposal require the help of local organizations and why? Take a look at your local community, and tell me if your community is faced with any form of disaster.

A complaint of Abdominal pain in the epigastric area

A 65-year-old female comes to the clinic with a complaint of abdominal pain in the epigastric area. The pain has been persistent for two weeks.  The pain described as burning, non-radiating and worse after meals. Denies N&V, weight loss or obvious bleeding. She admits to frequent belching with bloating. PMH:  seasonal allergies with Chronic Sinusitis, […]

Foundations for population health in community

Stanhope, M. (2022). Foundations for population health in community/public health nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier. Available in the ClinicalKey Student Nursing database in the Virtual Library. Chapter 3: US and Global Health Care According to Stanhope (2022), despite the many technological advances and financial investment in health systems in the United States, there are three main […]

The side Effects of Phenytoin

The nurse is teaching the parents of a preschool child with epilepsy about the side effects of Phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following should be included? A. The child can experience of overgrowth of the gums requiring good dental care. B. The child may appear lethargic. C. The child may develop hypertrophy of subcutaneous facial […]

Music Therapy In Cancer Patients

Music Therapy In Cancer Patients, as a form of Alternative Medicine (CAM). Use the attached article and any additional sources, if needed. What the CAM practice actually is. Who are its practitioners? How it is typically used. Why do people use this type of CAM? Its current status in the Medical world. What evidence is […]

Appropriate eye drops teaching plan

Janna Wong, a 16 year old high school student, recently switched from eyeglasses to contact lenses. Janna says she has been having issues with her eyes lately. She states that she is staying up late at night in order to study more. She is experiencing minor eye irritation. She asks about using the eye product […]

Bright red ear lobes of infants

Jimmy Peterson, 4 months old, is at the clinic for a well-child visit and immunizations. The infant has a runny nose and bright red ear lobes. Jimmy reacts and pulls away when the nurse attempts to take a tympanic temperature. 1. What questions should the nurse ask the mother to assess for an ear problem? […]