The nurse is caring for a client who had an appendectomy 4 hours ago. which finding requires immediate action by the nurse a. High pitched sound heard upon inspiration b. Apical heart rate of 100 to 110 beats/mins c. Redness and edema noted at the incision site d. Pain rating of 8 on a scale […]
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a client who is 12 hours post thyroidectomy a. Maintain a semi-fowler position b. Prepare to administer radioactive iodine treatments c. Resume antithyroid drug therapy d. Anticipate and monitor for hypothermia
five months following treatment for herpes zoster (shingles), an older adult client tells the home health nurse of continuing to experience pain where the rash occurred which action should the nurse implement. a. Teach the client about phantom pain symptoms b. Determine if the client has had a shingles vaccination c. Complete an assessment of […]
A client with polycystic kidney disease is admitted to the emergency department with a history of developing a severe headache. which action should the nurse take first. a. Collect a urine specimen b. Obtain a blood pressure measurement c. Complete a neurological assessment d. Initiate cardiac monitoring
Provide your understanding of critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Why are these principles important for your nursing practice? In your response discuss the differences between critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving. Which of these do you think you would use the most in your nursing practice?
YouTube (Lewis Blackman story): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CspIrlJ2bd4 Discuss:Presentation of Medical Errors What were the errors in this situation? Did healthcare staff adequately advocate for Lewis? Why or why not? If you were the nurse caring for Lewis, what would you have done differently? What habits of patient advocacy can you implement in your nursing practice? How […]
How can arrhythmias cause issues with the heart tissue? Can this cause heart failure? Please provide 1-2 scholarly art to support answer
What is a population health concern topic that is specific to a diverse population group? Give an overview of the population and the health concern What are the social determinants of health involved in the selected population’s health concern? A discussion of how advanced practice nurses can: Identify population health problems Use interventions to address […]
A community health nurse in a small countryside community is caring for a client who has been trying to treat a respiratory infection with herbal supplements. The nurse suspects pneumonia and has consulted with a telemedicine physician who is planning to provide treatment. Which of the following statements would be relevant for the nurse […]
Distinguish between reliability and validity in research design. Using a translational research article from your graphic organizer, analyze the methods and results sections to discuss reliability and validity as it relates to the translational research. Include the permalink to the article in your reference. References Fealy, G., Donnelly, S., Doyle, G., Brenner, M., Hughes, M., […]
