Entries by Daphne Hanson

Diagnosis of Chronic renal failure

David is a 61-year-old male admitted by his family physician to the medical unit due to a new diagnosis of Chronic renal failure and Type 2 diabetes discovered through routine bloodwork and physical exam at a physical required by his new employer. David has not seen his family doctor in 20 years.  He was diagnosed […]

Benefits of telehealth

Using telehealth explain how technology will integrate into a specific type of organization? Explain the managers role in the entire process of the cell selection? Explain what impact the technology Trent? Explain the benefits of telehealth that support quality outcomes.

Norovirus in Vermont outbreak detection

Norovirus in Vermont outbreak detection. On the morning of February 5, the mother of a young child called the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) to report a possible foodborne outbreak. The woman’s child, age 5 years, and two neighborhood children, ages 7 and 10 years, had become ill with vomiting and diarrhea within 12 hours […]

Hepatic encephalopathy secondary to liver cirrhosis

Client is in their 60s, male, with hepatic encephalopathy secondary to liver cirrhosis. Data Cluster Actual Problem Data Cluster 1: Client presents history of excessive alcohol intake, diabetes mellitus, decompensated hepatic cirrhosis Actual Client Problem 1: Impaired for liver function   Data Cluster 2: Client presents anasarca, ascites, edema during skin assessment, decrease in hematocrit( 28.3) […]

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Natasha is a 45 y/o nurse who works for a local hospital. She goes to her doctor for her annual physical. She reports that she has been feeling more tired and has gained about 15-20 pounds in the last year. She has been under much stress at work, raising her teenagers and assisting her elderly […]