Entries by Daphne Hanson

Patient- and family-centered care

Do the hospital’s vision, mission, and philosophy of care statements reflect the principles of patient- and family-centered care? Have the vision, mission, and philosophy of care statements been communicated clearly throughout the hospital, to patients and families, and to others in the community? Do hospital leaders model collaboration with patients and families? Does the hospital’s architecture […]

The Relationship between Biochemistry and Medicine

Explain the relationship between Biochemistry and Medicine. Why is it important to study biomolecules to understand the physiology of life? Explain the mechanism on how soaps and detergents can be used to kill bacteria and viruses. Relate it to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Explain the negative feedback mechanism related to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

Biofilm

1. Describe how most scientists thought bacteria lived, before biofilms were discovered?  Describe how bacteria living in a “biofilm” are different from how we used to think about how bacteria lived? 2. In what ways can a biofilm help a bacteria be less susceptible to antibiotics? Where are some common examples of biofilms in a clinical […]

Principles of Care for Clients with Oncological Disorders

Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing care for clients with acid-base imbalances. Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients with upper gastrointestinal disorders.

Sinus infection

Mr. Smith, a 57 year old client presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. He stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was two years ago when he had […]

Hildegard Peplau Engineering the Development of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.

Hildegard Peplau was one of the most influential nursing leaders in our history.  She engineered the development of psychiatric mental health nursing. Address the following information: Outline her basic concepts in your own words Describe the function of self reflection for a nurse, according to Peplau. How does Peplau’s phases compare with the nursing process […]