Entries by Daphne Hanson

Patient complains of Coughing up blood.

Your patient complains of coughing up blood. The patient is a new resident at a homeless shelter and the staff says has trouble sleeping as welk as trouble breathing, and the skin is cool and diaphoretic. What does this information tell you? He probably has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. There is significant evidence he has […]

False regarding hormonal contraceptives

Which o the following is false regarding hormonal contraceptives?Select one: a. Ulipristal is a progesterone agonist/antagonistis that is indicated for emergency contraception within 5 days of unprotected intercourse. b. Biphasic combination pills deliver the same amount of estrogen each day, but the level of progestin is increased about halfway through the cycle c. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system offers a highly effective […]

Main goal for the massage is Increased mobility in the lumbar and hip region.

A client has been receiving massage weekly for 2 months. The main goal for the massage is increased mobility in the lumbar and hip region. The client has experienced stiffness and reduced ability since a fall off a bike 2 years ago. General massage and muscle energy methods with lengthening have produced mild improvement. Which of the following mechanical […]

Measures the patient can take to help prevent or Relieve each Pregnancy discomfort.

Minor Discomforts of Pregnancy cate measures the patient can take to help prevent or relieve each Pregnancy discomfort. Pregnancy and childbirth Internet sites listed can be used to obtain information to complete this activity. In a classroal assistant, and the other plays the role-playing situation, one student takes the role of the problem with each […]

Nursing interventions that would be Appropriate for the care of the client

For each client goal, click to specify the nursing interventions that would be appropriate for the care of the client. Each client goal may be supported by more than one nursing intervention. Each category must have at least one response option selected. Client Goals Understand risk factors for infection Reduce the extent of infection Prevent […]

After undergoing left hemicolectomy for a colonic mass Develops shortness of breath

Two days after undergoing left hemicolectomy for a colonic mass develops shortness of breath, a 60- year-old man develops shortness of breath. His temperature is 38.1C (100.6F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 22/min, and blood pressure is 120/78 mm Hg. Pulse oximetry on room air shows an oxygen saturation of 88%. Cardiopulmonary examination shows decreased […]