Entries by Daphne Hanson

Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis answer each of these for both Peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis -Mechanism of action, Complications, Diet Education, Physiological Effects, Psychological Effects   Complete worksheet comparing and contrasting peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Include education on four main concepts; complications, diet, physiological and psychological effects. Mastery of material is evident in comprehensive coverage of […]

Leadership-management

You are the registered nurse on duty at a skilled nursing facility. Judy, a 35-year-old, full-time nurse’s aide on the day shift, has been with the skilled nursing facility for 10 years. You have worked with Judy on numerous occasions and have found her work to be marginal at best. She tries to be extra […]

Foodborne illness

Case Study #5No one word answers please A 19-year old male college student arrives at the common area of the dorm after missing a test. He sees his friend with a very small glass of water. He says “dude, you look like crap” He explains he awoke the day before at 11:30PM with vomiting and diarrhea, […]

Diabetes

Case Study #1:   You are a nurse in an acute care hospital. Your new patient JD is in the hospital for fractures. His chart showed he has type 2 diabetes with HbA1c of 8.0%. JD’s sister came in to visit at lunch and brought him a Big Mac (3 slices of bread) with large […]

Metoprolol tartrate

2. What is metoprolol tartrate/Lopressor? Discuss the classification, action, side effects, assessment, and patient education 3. What should be documented after metoprolol tartrate is administered? 4. What does a social services worker do? Learning Objectives 1. Performs an accurate vital sign assessment of the patient (APPLYING) 2. Discusses normal and abnormal assessment findings (UNDERSTANDING) 3. […]

Application

1. Go to your state board of nursing site and provide information on prescriptive authority for your state, the process of obtaining     a DEA license, and the cost. (I live in Kentucky) 2. Describe the differences between Schedule II and III drugs and what it takes to prescribe each. 3. Identify the process […]

International migrants

As the number of international migrants grows globally, the need for access to public health services continues to rise. This dilemma is causing a complex humanitarian issue to become a reality for many countries. Review the World Health Organization’s draft global action plan “Promoting the Health of Refugees and Migrants.” Discuss the roles and responsibilities […]