Mary is a 48-year-old woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Her pain is no longer controlled by aspirin and her physician ordered 5 mg prednisone three times a day. Over the next 4 weeks, Mary’s symptoms were markedly improved and she became more mobile again. She also noted that for the first time in years she […]
Melissa is a 6-year-old girl who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her physician has ordered a treatment regimen that includes blood glucose monitoring and regular insulin injections four times a day. Melissa and her parents have presented to the medical clinic for follow-up and teaching regarding Melissa’s condition and care needs. Discuss […]
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism produce significant signs and symptoms in clients. Describe the physiologic effects of thyroid hormone. Compare and contrast the two disorders. Both conditions can be treated with medications that help the body to achieve a more normal level of thyroid hormones. Discuss medications used for hyperthyroidism and the therapeutic effects. Discuss medications used […]
Brenda Zalewski, a 45-year old woman, had a goiter as a child and a thyroidectomy at age 12. She has been taking a synthetic thyroid preparation since that time. Ms. Zalewski takes a maintenance dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.1 mg orally daily. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. While Ms. […]
Research to Identify the Correlation Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Nursing Shortage in Acute Care Use the following questions to guide your narrative: What is the observed clinical problem and why is it important? What is the current practice? Is it effective or not effective? Explain. Based on your current knowledge what should be […]
Respiratory Assessment of Mona Hernandez Discussion Topic 1. Document your focused respiratory assessment of Mona Hernandez. If data not provided put n/a. 2. Document 5 nursing interventions related to Mona Hernandez’s oxygenation after ambulation. 3. Document 5 areas of education to Mona Hernandez 4. Document 5 nursing diagnosis for Mona Hernandez Patient Introduction Location: Medical Unit 1600 […]
A client who is 79-year-old man developed a wet-productive cough six days prior to being seen in the clinic. The client suspects he might have PNEUMONIA. The sputum is thick and yellow with streaks of blood. He developed chills, shaking, and overwhelming fatigue with the cough and fever that started six days ago. The client […]
Compare and contrast Christiana Care and John Hopkins Hospitals. What service stands out for each facility? Compare and Contrast facilities What service stands out for each facility? What stands out as the SPECIALTY Care of each facility? Compare ER’s Status (What level Service offered?) NICU (Level of Service?) Other services. Orthopedics/ Cardiac/ Neurology/ Pediatrics Tertiary […]
The nurse is taking a health history a health history of a 46-year-old male client who has smoked cigarettes for 30 years. He has had chronic bronchitis for the past 6 months. What statement best describes the rationale for obtaining information from the family as well from the client? A. Including the family helps […]
