Entries by Daphne Hanson

Evaluating a client’s judgment?

1. While performing a mental status examination, which question should the nurse ask when attempting to evaluate a client’s judgment?   A. “What is the difference between a hamster and a rabbit as a pet?” B. “Should someone who lives in a glass house throw stones?” C. “Do you write checks if you know the […]

Health disparities among unauthorized immigrants

The topic is on Health disparities among unauthorized immigrants. Demonstrate social disparities on health disparities among unauthorized immigrants issue (please try to use a factual situation). Following the rubric, fully describe the situation and discuss any potential quality concern, any relevant policies, how the team is involved and who is on the care team, how […]

Assess skin color for Development of cyanosis

Topic: Gas Exchange and Assess skin color for development of cyanosis Provide the expected outcomes for each of the following Nursing interventions:   Diagnosis: Risk for aspiration related to Dysphagia   Nursing Intervention, rationale and Expected outcome   1.Interventions:  Position patient upright during feedings. Rationale: The elevated head helps keep food in the stomach and reduces […]

Perform oral care before and after meal

Topic: Gas Exchange and Perform oral care before and after meal Provide the expected outcomes for each of the following Nursing interventions:   Diagnosis: Risk for aspiration related to Dysphagia   Nursing Intervention, rationale and Expected outcome   1.Interventions:  Position patient upright during feedings. Rationale: The elevated head helps keep food in the stomach and reduces […]

Risk for aspiration related to Dysphagia

Topic: Gas Exchange and Risk for aspiration related to Dysphagia Provide the expected outcomes for each of the following Nursing interventions:   Diagnosis: Risk for aspiration related to Dysphagia   Nursing Intervention, rationale and Expected outcome   1.Interventions:  Position patient upright during feedings. Rationale: The elevated head helps keep food in the stomach and reduces aspiration. Expected […]

Strengths and weaknesses of Legalization of drugs

Strengths and weaknesses of legalization of drugs There has been much debate on the subject of illegal versus legal drugs in our country. Many individuals have called into question the possible benefits of certain drugs, while other individuals worry about the possible harm they may cause the user. Explain and consider the effects, both positive […]

White blood cell count

White blood cell count Analysis. A client with a liver abscess develops septic shock. A sepsis resuscitation bundle protocol is initiated and the client receives a bolus of IV fluids. Which parameter should the nurse monitor to assess the effectiveness of the fluid bolus? A . White blood cell count. B. Oxygen saturation. C. Mean […]

Assessments of feet and toes

An older male client reports to the nurse that his feet are cold. Before covering the client’s feet, which Assessments of feet and toes should the nurse complete? (Select all that apply)   Observe the color of the feet and toes. Palpate dorsal surface of feet for warmth. Assess the volume of the pedal pulses. […]