Entries by Daphne Hanson

Immunization in adults

Topic of the project is:  Healthcare professional’s knowledge, attitude and beliefs about immunization in adults. This is the clinical scholarship project. Use it as an example on how you should develop the project given above. INTRODUCTION 1.Problem or Issue (2 points) 2.Background/Significance(3 points) (minimum of 3 bullet points [max. 5] citing evidence from credible sources […]

Tracheoesophgeal fistula

1.During and after Pregnancy there are health complications that may occur. Explain widely the following complications tat occur after birth ; esophageal atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula. 2.What are the “three Cs associated with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophgeal fistula”?

Health beliefs of people

Hyde Pfiefer, a retired 70-year-old German American, has lived in the United States for the last 50 years. A widower of 5 years, Mr. Pfiefer prepares his own meals following his wife’s recipes from the old country. Nine months ago, Mr. Pfiefer was told that his cholesterol is elevated, and he was instructed about a […]

Principles of communication

Choose two of the principles of communication in nursing. Provide two examples for each of the principles (so you will have a total of 4 examples by the end of your post). How could you apply your knowledge of these principles in a future interaction to prevent or reduce misunderstanding in your healthcare career.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Mrs. H, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. The joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. She is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. She has been prescribed an analgesic […]

Acute and chronic pain

In this discussion, you will discuss about the attached case study on Pain from Ch 4 which meets the following learning objectives: Describe the causes of pain and characteristics of pain, then compare acute and chronic pain. Relate the methods of pain control to theory of pain. Describe methods of pain management.

Febrile seizure

The attending physician had requested an inpatient consultation on a 10-year-old admitted for an appendectomy. Postoperatively, the patient developed a fever and seizures. An initial consultation diagnosis was febrile seizure. Now, on day 5, the child’s temperature has returned to normal but the child has had a recurrence of seizures of increased severity. A follow […]

Urinary system infections

Please provide me with 8 different medical conditions & 5 facts about each one regarding the urinary system infections from your textbook or study guide. Example: CYSTITIS 1. Cystitis is the medical term for bladder infection, a type of urinary tract infection commonly caused by bacteria 2. Often, the bacteria travels from the urethra very […]