Entries by Daphne Hanson

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 […]

Sensory receptors stimulate

In a reflex arc, sensory receptors stimulate a(n) _ which stimulate a(n) . This neuron stimulates a which stimulates a muscle. A. Interneuron, sensory neuron, motor neuron B. Interneuron, motor neuron, sensory neuron C. Motor neuron, interneuron, sensory neuron D. Sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron 31. Which of the following helps keep your body movements […]

Brain cancer

Discuss the pros and cons that may cause the difference in perspectives about Brittany’s choice: 29-year-old reignites debate about aid in dying. Britany has brain cancer, and her life expectancy is no more than 6 months. Apply a minimum of one Theory and one Principle to analyze the ethical implications of the issue.What is the […]

Progressively Worsening knee pain

Aleli is a 50-year-old avid marathon runner who is being seen in the local pharmacy quick clinic for progressively worsening knee pain over the last year. She reports that her knee pain is worse in the morning. She has been continuing to run a few days a week but is not running any long distances. […]

Borderline high blood pressure

A 47-year-old man presents to your office for a follow-up visit. He vaguely remembers being told that he had Borderline high blood pressure at some point in the past. He was seen 3 weeks ago for an upper respiratory infection and was noted to have a BP of 164/98. He tells you he feels great, […]

Patient History Past Medical

Patient History Past Medical History: Past medical history is unremarkable Allergies: No known drug allergies Medications: None Code Status: Full code Social/Family History: Second-year student at a local university for his bachelor of science degree with a pre-medical-school tract   Situation: The patient is a 22-year-old male being transferred to the General Surgery/Trauma Unit from SICU. He was admitted […]