Entries by Daphne Hanson

A woman has been admitted for dehydration

A 19-year-old woman has been admitted for dehydration. Upon assessment, it is noted that she has dry mucous membranes, generalized weakness, difficulty ambulating, and very little appetite. Her weight is down from 110 to 85 pounds. Discuss what you would include in your assessment? Which assessment findings support a risk for________________________. Which of these labs […]

Nurse manager on a unit

You take a position as the nurse manager on a unit. You are asked for suggestions on the best way to implement positive changes to the health-care system and/or nursing.   How would you utilize technology to make improvements? How would you create a climate that promotes teamwork and optimal interdisciplinary communication? Identify a strategy […]

Formulate a patient story and pertinent questions

Formulate a patient story and pertinent questions to be asked. Your task as a group is to role-play a scenario where a patient (teenager) with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis is scheduled for a teleconsultation along with his/her parents. Video record the role play. In the scenario, you are expected to ask pertinent questions that are relevant […]

Application of heat or cold therapies

When delegating the application of heat or cold therapies to unlicensed assistive personnel(UAP), the nurse should: a. Clarified the orders to first ensure the task can be delegated b. Inspect the claims skin before the treatment commences c. Instruct the UAP to wrap the hot-cold compress in a protective cover d. allow the UAP to […]

Patient advocacy characteristic

Identify at least one key aspect of the Patient advocacy characteristic described in the storyboard that stands out to you. Discuss why this aspect is meaningful to you. Describe two other Patient advocacy characteristics that impact the characters in your classmate’s storyboard. Explain how the two characteristics work together to strengthen the professional nurse role. […]

A client who had a total hip replacement

A client who had a total hip replacement four days ago has developed an infection with fever, profuse diaphoresis and dehydration. The nurse establishes a care plan to make the client comfortable. which goal are appropriate? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY 1. Drink 2000 ML’s of water a day 2. Remain on complete bed rest c. […]