Entries by Daphne Hanson

Experimental drugs on patients

On March 21, 2018, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill allowing patients the right to try experimental drugs prior to Food and Drug administration approval. Discuss the ethical principles of beneficence (doing good) and non-maleficence (avoiding causing harm), and issues of the morality of a legal system that delays research because of […]

A Manual set of Vital observations on a patient

I will competently perform a manual set of vital observations on a patient – this will include blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and and pain scale, (neuro or neurovascular obs if applicable). I will be able to interpret the trend and discuss with the the facilitator/RN using appropriate critical thinking skills […]

Risk factors for the Development of gestational diabetes mellitus

Review Stacey Crider’s chart, what risk factors for the development of gestational diabetes mellitus are noted? 7. What does Stacey Crider’s physician suspect is the cause of her poorly controlled blood glucose levels? (Hint: See the physician’s impression in her medical record.) 8. Review Stacey Crider’s admission orders and list the orders that are related […]

Disability support services

Describe the changes in the following frameworks within disability support services according to Australian disability services. a. Legal Framework (Guidance: Describe the changes in laws and/or policies for people with disability in terms of opportunities to exercise their rights.) b. Political Framework (Guidance: Describe the changes in the State/Territory government’s funding provision for disability support. […]