Entries by Daphne Hanson

Low reticulocyte count

Low reticulocyte count A patient with anemia has a low reticulocyte count. What would you suspect is the underlying cause of this patient’s anemia? destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) Underproduction of red blood cells (RBCs) Overproduction of red blood cells (RBCs) Proliferation of immature red blood cells (RBCs)

Impact of Disaster, Terrorism, and War

Being Prepared: Impact of Disaster, Terrorism, and War Many opportunities are available for both student nurses and experienced community health nurses to become involved in emergency preparedness and response efforts. A disaster is any event that causes a level of destruction that exceeds the abilities of the affected community to respond without assistance. Disasters may […]

Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities 

Explore The Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) History and original purpose for the creation of joint commission and (CARF) The purpose for existence now—how has it evolved? Where the requirements for each agency are publicly reported Why public reporting of metrics is important How each body operates