Entries by Daphne Hanson

Advantages of albumin

  An elderly man was admitted to the unit with hypoproteinemia due to chronic malnutrition. His medical history reveals the following: HTN, CHF. His medications are: Digoxin 0.125 mg qd; Lasix 40 mg qd; KCL 20 mEq qd; Lisinopril 10 mg qd. Physical reveals a thin, cachexic male, who has edematous hands, and feet. BP […]

Assistive reproductive technology

Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should […]