Entries by Daphne Hanson

An upper body Appendicular skeleton injury

For this discussion please describe an upper body appendicular skeleton injury in a sport of your choosing. The upper body segment of the appendicular skeleton includes from the fingers to the sternoclavicular joint, the joints between those segments, and the muscles that control those segments. You must write your post on a unique injury. Put […]

A Gambling problem with the Pokies

Jo presented to the service. She appeared very distressed.  She disclosed having  a gambling problem with the Pokies. he disclosed having  a gambling problem with the Pokies. She said she was very worried and anxious, feeling depressed and did not know where to turn. She disclosed having  a gambling problem with the Pokies. She said […]

Occupational therapist

What specific skill might you work with a client to learn or improve their performance in this skill. Describe your professional role as an occupational therapist and the situation where this skill might be utilized. How would you use the specific characteristics (speed-accuracy, vision, prehension, bimanual coordination, locomotion, catching, striking) associated with this skill as […]

Bipolar disorder

See the answer A female (35 years old) with bipolar disorder has been stable for the past 6 months on a dose of lithium 600 mg bid. She comes in for an office visit and states that she is planning a 3-month camping trip to a remote location in the Southwest. She wants to be […]

Nasal congestion

Richard is a 50-year-old male with nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and postnasal drainage. Richard has struggled with an itchy nose, eyes, palate, and ears for 5 days. As you check his ears and throat for redness and inflammation, you notice him touch his fingers to the bridge of his nose to press and rub there. […]

Verification of consent

Verification of consent What is a nurse’s obligation to verify consent? Gina is an licensed practitioner nurse on a busy surgical unit. As she prepares her client, Mr. Saara, for surgery, she notices he hasn’t signed the consent form. Clients usually sign these forms in advance in the surgeon’s office or pre-admission clinic. Gina tries […]