Entries by Daphne Hanson

Current health care crisis.

Current health care crisis. Identify an actual or potential problem at the system level within small hospitals in light of the current health care crisis. Use the fishbone diagram template posted to evaluate the potential concerns.   List the identified problem/issue/situation in small hospitals at the head of the fish. Write at least 4 sub-factors […]

Client in Buck’s traction

A nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck’s traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Examine the skin under the traction splint. b. Position weights against the foot of the bed to promote comfort. c. Adjust the prescribed weights every shift to improve circulation. d. Passive range-of-motion exercises […]

Infusion of potassium.

Infusion of potassium. The nurse is caring for a client with a serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L. The client is placed on a cardiac monitor and started on an IV infusion of 40 mEq KCL in 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water. Which ECG findings indicate that the infusion of potassium should be stopped?

Challenges in a career profession.

Challenges in a career profession. What are some ethical dilemmas that you have been faced with in your career, and how have you addressed your concerns? I am LVN  now but I worked as CNA for 12 years. because when I first start working I was always scared to communicate in English. it was my […]