Entries by Daphne Hanson

BREAKING A TABLET

WHEN BREAKING A TABLET, WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DO SO BEFORE GIVEN THE MEDICATION TO YOUR PATIENT? A.- BREAK IT UP IN 3 PIECES B.- BREAK IT UP IN THE SCORE LINE C.- BREAK IT UP WITH ANOTHER NURSE D.- NONE OF THE ABOVE   3. WHAT ARE THE 6 RIGHTS IN ORDER […]

Hypertension and high cholesterol.

Dr. Jenn’s 68-year-old aunt struggles with controlling her hypertension and high cholesterol. What concerns might you have concerning her body systems, and how would this change your assessment? What teaching points would you review with Dr. Jenn’s aunt? (differential diagnosis threaded discussion)

Pathophysiology COPD.

1. in two detailed sentences explain the pathophysiology of why temperature rises in a patient with COPD 2. in two detailed sentences explain why heart rate increases in a patient with COPD 3. in two detailed sentences explain  why temperature rises in a patient with COPD 4. in two detailed sentences explain the why blood […]

Healthcare policy Case study.

Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the advanced practice nurse profession Research healthcare policy for APNs on a state and national level and the impact on the APN profession Explanation of why advocacy is considered an essential component of the advanced practice nurse’s role Describe advocacy in healthcare terminology. Discuss how advocacy is an […]

Health history

Scenario Identify the Top 3 client areas for the nurse to assess….     Scenario Identify the Top 3 client areas for the nurse to assess. It is midmorning on the cardiac unit where you work, and you are getting a new patient.  G.P. is a 60-year-old retired businessman who is married and has 3 […]

Geriatric patients

Question 48 Concerns when treating geriatric patients with psychotherapeutic drugs include all of the following EXCEPT: Elderly persons may be more susceptible to adverse effects of 1" psychotherapeutic drugs. t… B Elderly persons may metabolize psychotherapeutic drugs more slowly. t” C Elderly persons may metabolize psychotherapeutic drugs more rapidly. I… D Elderly persons may excrete […]