Entries by Daphne Hanson

History of present illness questions

History of present illness questions. Nathan, a 2-year-old male is brought in by the mother with c/o a left earache, runny nose with green drainage, cough, and low-grade fever x 4 days. What focused history (HPI) questions would you ask the parent/child with regard to the CC of the earache? Use OLDCARTS. What specific questions […]

Control of Brain micrograph cortical layers

In the control brain micrograph below (Panels C and A), the left image shows different cortical layers in different colors. The right image shows “barrels” formed by thalamocortical axons in pink.   Describe your observations of panels D and B (with the same colors) below, from the reeler mutant brain. (Hint: when referring to a […]

The role of Nursing clinical practice

The role of nursing clinical practice. Present a situation related to the role of nursing (education, research, legislation, clinical practice, etc.) and you will identify and describe the ethical, legal, and social principles that should be integrated into the nursing profession related to the situation.

Central venous access device

Central venous access device While assessing Aliya’s site, she tells you that she had an IV put in near her neck when she first arrived at the emergency department, but that they took it out. You realize she is referring to a central venous access device. She asks you what the difference is between the […]

Smoking and alcohol abuse

Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of “my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous”. He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. […]