Entries by Daphne Hanson

A complete Breech position

At the last visit, ultrasound noted that the fetus was in a complete breech position. The woman has been experiencing contractions every 10 minutes lasting approximately 45 seconds. She feels the baby has not moved into the correct position. A. What assessments and concerns should the nurse address? B. What nursing diagnoses are appropriate for […]

Surgical removal of the stomach

Tamika Perry, a patient of Dr. Kowalski, had a gastrectomy (surgical removal of the stomach). A nasogastric (NG) tube is in place to drain all fluids. It is connected to suction and irrigated at times. An intrave- nous (IV) solution is providing liquid intake. Oral intake is limited to sips of ginger ale or water […]

Chronic back pain

John Smith is a 64-year-old male. His past medical history includes BPH, HTN, chronic back pain, COPD, seasonal allergies, Erectile dysfunction, and intermittent UTI’s. Mr. Smith has completed school through 8thgrade but then ultimately became a laborer until his retirement. His wife accompanies him to meetings with doctors to assist and learn about the medications […]

Documenting and Reporting

Case Study, Chapter 37, Documenting and Reporting A 79-year-old client is a resident in a long-term care facility where you work. She has a history of asthma and chronic bronchitis. She also has a history of diabetes and hypertension. Her assessment revealed wheezes in both lower lung lobes, 2+ pitting edema of her ankles, her […]

Discuss Nursing practice today

The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐900 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following: Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual. Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an […]

The Quality of medical care

Definitions of the quality of medical care are no longer left to clinicians who decide for themselves what technical performance constitutes “good care.” What are the other dimensions of quality care and why are they important? What has changed since the days when “doctor knows best?” -Quality in medical care may be defined as achieving […]

The icd-10 codes

What are the icd-10 codes for these? Fever of unknown origin; rule out sepsisCoin lesion of lung Generalized abdominal pain, suspect pancreatitis Abnormal cardiovascular function study, MUGA test Elevated blood glucose tolerance test

Human Science Nursing theory

The purpose of this paper is to choose a Human Science Nursing theory and discuss how this theory will inform your practice as a student nurse. Questions to consider: ·   What Nursing theory seems consistent with my personal values and beliefs? ·   What do I hope to achieve from using this theory? · […]