Entries by Daphne Hanson

Cushing Syndrome

Nursing diagnosis for a woman with Cushing Syndrome —Impaired physical mobility related to lower back pain as evidenced by pain rating of 8/10. and difficulty moving.. have a nursing plan indicating the below a ,Nursing diagnosis -Impaired physical mobility related to lower back pain as evidenced by pain rating of 8/10. and difficulty moving. b […]

The neuromuscular estimate

The neuromuscular estimate includes: flexion and extension cranial nerves The muscles 2. Good planning when performing the physical exam includes: have good lighting percussion technique ability to listen   3. When listening to the lungs, what are the normal sounds? Bronchial, gallbladder and gallbladder bronchus Adventitial and vesicular bronchus Roncus, adventitious and vesicular   4. […]

Bipolar disorder – manic episode

Bipolar disorder – manic episode While reviewing recent lab results for Pamela Jones who has been taking Depakote for 2 weeks for her Bipolar disorder – manic episode, you noticed that her valproic acid level was 15. This value is consistent with which of the following assessment findings:

The Teaching in Nursing

Refer to the Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty textbook, as needed, to answer this discussion question. Discuss the different phases of curriculum development. What are the essential elements that need to be identified in the planning phase to develop a course or program? How do mission and philosophy from a school or institution […]

Type II diabetes mellitus

Harvey Wilson is a 65-year-old patient with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and has been taking medications for this issue since his late 40s. Mr. Harvey has a history of HTN, HLF, CHF and crohn’s disease. He has normal renal function. He is on metformin at the maximum dose but does complain from time to […]

Family-focused care importance

Family-focused care importance Nurses are taught that family-focused care is important. They are also taught that patients have the right to make their own decisions and not be coerced by family, friends, or caregivers. Discuss the ethical tension or conflict between these two things.