Entries by Daphne Hanson

Risk Factors Hormones Cancer

What causes cancer? Risk Factors Hormones Cancer- Causing It is often Substances Physical difficult to Activity determine exactly why someone has developed cancer. Diet Genetics Overall, some cancer Age risk factors are avoidable and some are not. What can cause cancer? Genetics #1: TP53 and PTEN #2: BRCA . Produce protein that suppresses tumor . […]

Crabbit Old Woman

Reflect on the video, “Crabbit Old Woman.”What did you think about the film? How did it make you feel? .https://youtu.be/ylM2LxKE_Lg How does this video relate to ageism? How can you use communication and interaction skills in caring for elderly patients to provide more positive and compassionate patient-centered care?

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray

1 A nurse is caring for a client prescribed phenylephrine nasal spray who is experiencing rebound congestion after using this medication.  List one (1) action to teach the client as a preventative measure to prevent rebound congestion 2) What effect does increased gastric emptying time have on medication absorption? 3) What should the nurse do when […]