Entries by Daphne Hanson

Nursing CT Chest-tumor

Nursing CT chest-tumor LLL and 2 tumors LUL. Physical exams negative. BX LLL adenocarcinoma. LLL lobectomy: 1.2cm adenocarcinoma, visceral pleura & margin involved. LUL wedge resection: 2.5cm adenocarcinoma, margin involved. 1 level 7 subcarinal & 2 level 4L lower paratracheal nodes negative. What is the prognostic pathological stage group? any of these answers: IIIA IIB […]

The Plan of care for the patient

Use an X (or drag and drop) to indicate which actions listed in the left column would be included in the plan of care for the patient. Nursing Actions Relevant Nursing Actions Prepare to administer atropine. Prepare to administer epinephrine. Reassure the patient that the TCP is temporary. Place both TCP pads on the chest […]

The Effectiveness of actions

The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of actions. Which of the following findings indicate effectiveness? Select all that apply. _____ 1. Blood pressure 122/84 _____ 2. ECG shows paced rhythm, rate 70 beats/min. _____ 3. Patient states she will limit use of her left arm and shoulder. _____ 4. The incision dressing has serosanguinous drainage visible. […]

Program’s goals and objectives

When staffers are well-informed about the program’s goals and objectives and what to expect from it, they’re more likely to be able to carry out its goals effectively. In addition, if employees are given the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback during training, they will be better prepared to fulfill their roles in the […]

Dual-chamber Rate-responsive pacemaker

Scenario: That afternoon, the patient is sent to the operating room and receives a dual-chamber rate-responsive pacemaker implanted via the left upper chest. The rate is set at 70 beats/minute. Postoperatively, she is sent back to the telemetry unit. Vital signs: Blood pressure 122/84 mm Hg, pulse 70 beats/minute, respirations 18 breaths/minute, and temperature 98.4°F (36.9°C). […]

Influenza symptoms

Case Study Suspecting Billy had influenza symptoms, Karen wra took him to the community health care clinic C Karen was called at work by a woman at the local day care center. She told pick up her son because he was not feeling well. Her son, 312-year-old Billy, h tired and achy when he woke […]

Mandating Knowledge-based healthcare delivery

Discuss the entities that are currently mandating knowledge-based healthcare delivery. Describe why these organizations have influence on healthcare. Professional organizations like the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association are also dedicated to the provision of knowledge-based healthcare services under their practice rubrics.

Community service program

Develop a community service program relevant to your community You are required to choose a sect of the community you would like to base this project around (e.g. homeless shelter, religious or cultural group, disabled, etc. In order to develop an effective plan, the program must identify a key issue which may be experienced by […]

Vomiting and Diarrhea symptoms

You receive a call at the pediatrician’s office from a woman with a 6-month-old daughter who has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea symptoms for the past 24 hours. Her daughter has an axillary temperature of 99.2º F. The mother says that her child has been irritable and cannot keep anything down. She asks if she […]