Entries by Daphne Hanson

Diagnosed Type 2 diabetes

You are an Enrolled nurse working in primary health care. A new referral to your clinic, Mr. McFarlane, has recently been diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. As part of your role, you are working with a Registered Nurse to assess the client and develop a care plan appropriate for the client with both short- and long-term objectives […]

A 55 year-old male patient presents to your clinic for his initial visit requesting refills of his blood pressure and blood sugar medication

A 55 year-old male patient presents to your clinic for his initial visit requesting refills of his blood pressure and blood sugar medication. He states he has been out of his medications for about 3 months and can’t remember the name of either of them. He is also complaining of shortness of breath and chest […]

ASSESSING THE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SYSTEM

ASSESSING THE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SYSTEM. Prior to performing the procedure, introduce yourself and verify the client’s identity using agency protocol. Explain to the client what you are going to do, why it is necessary, and how he or she can participate. Discuss how the results will be used in planning further care or treatments.   […]

The Management of asthma

Reliever medication is not routinely required in the management of asthma. The action plan states when unwell that it may be required if symptoms of wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breoccursccur. What education would you(as an nurse)Give the Give patient about his asthma action plan, using his reliever medication, and care and storage of the equipment

Evaluating the Plans of a nursing student

The registered nurse is evaluating the plans of a nursing student for providing preoperative care to a client who has compartment syndrome. Which item listed in the nursing student’s plan of care would the nurse need to revise? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. I] Bivalving the cast Applying […]