Entries by Daphne Hanson

HTN

pt has had HTN for a while. At 70, they’re experiencing general fuzzy vision when focusing on close objects, lines in their field of vision, floating spots, and a blurry spot within the central part of their vision. is this normal or pathological? rationale?

Collapsing at school

Case Study Miss Matthews is a 17-year-old female who is brought to the emergency department after collapsing at school. She is currently alert and oriented x4, but pale and weak. A blood glucose performed by the paramedics read Max or high on the meter.   Upon further questioning, the parents report that their daughter has […]

Risk factors or behaviors

Identify 2 risk factors or behaviors, in your own life, that have a negative impact on your overall health and ability to age well For each of these factors explain the connection to overall health and support your statement with a scholarly reference).

Sexually active 17-year-old

J.S.  is a sexually active 17-year-old that lives with her parents and two younger sisters. She does not confide in her parents or sisters about many aspects of her life, especially her sexual activity. J.S. would rather discusses her sexual activity with her friends from school, who also are sexually active. The school nurse recently […]