Entries by Daphne Hanson

Benefit of Utilizing big data

One benefit of utilizing big data is the ability to drill down through large volumes of different types of data to determine patterns of care. With Medicare and Medicaid structuring their pay system upon quality, big data could be used as part of the quality improvement process. While almost half of the healthcare organizations are […]

Using an Interdisciplinary team approach

Mrs. A.H is 76 years old widow who lives at home with her grandson. Using an interdisciplinary team approach, identify 2 healthcare team members , She has a history of depression, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and occasional forgetfulness, arthritis, left knee replacement. She takes over-the-counter ibuprofen to manage her arthritis and she also has a prescription pain […]

The decision-making framework

Apply the decision-making framework (McDonald & Then 2019) to this case study (Steps 1-3 only). Huang is a registered nurse and has recently commenced employment in a regional South Australian town in a large nursing home. During his shifts he is the only registered nurse in charge of 68 residents, 35 of whom have high […]

Possible Outcomes of untreated delirium

Why would delirium be considered a medical emergency? What are some possible outcomes of untreated delirium? a. Wernicke encephalopathy can cause severe brain damage, coma, or death 7. Identify nursing interventions that would be appropriate for a patient with delirium? Providing a therapeutic environment: reduce noise, providing adequate light, maintaining consistency and continuity of nursing […]

Several Case presentations of edema

The following activity includes several case presentations of edema. Make a diagnosis for each case, remembering the following questions: Is the edema acute/sudden or chronic (e.g., duration, progression)? Is it unilateral or bilateral? Is the edema generalized or localized? Is it pitting or nonpitting? Is it dependent? In addition to edema, what other characteristics are […]