Entries by Daphne Hanson

Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal

The nurse is reviewing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal with a client’s family. which of the following statements by the clients family indicate a need for further teaching? select all that apply   My family member may experience low heart rate My family member may experience hallucinations My family member may experience shaking of the eyelid […]

Calculating Staffing Needs

Calculating Staffing Needs You are the charge nurse on the morning shift for your unit today. You use a patient classification system (PCS) to assist you with your daily staffing needs. (see PCS chart below) The following are the hours of nursing care currently needed for each acuity level for your patients this shift: When […]

A patient diagnosed with pancreatitis

A patient diagnosed with pancreatitis J. H is a 62-year-old bank executive. He was presented to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. The pain is in the mid epigastrium, and it radiates into his back. The patient is an alcoholic and admits to consuming 2-3 alcoholic beverages several days a week. J.H was diagnosed […]

Nurses and workplace violence

hat are the main ideas of the ANA regarding nurses and workplace violence? Identify your state and describe your state’s laws regarding nurse assault. Is there a legal penalty in your state for assaulting a nurse? What is that penalty? Explain why that penalty is a good preventative measure or why it is not. Provide […]

Barbara Carper’s influence on nursing

Barbara Carper’s influence on nursing practice is significant. As all theorists do, she has a perspective through which she views nursing care and practice. Describe Carper’s 4 ways of knowing. Explain how they are applied in nursing practice. Cite a practice scenario in which you could or do apply the theory to patient care.