Entries by Daphne Hanson

Lithium

Question 73 In educating the patient beginning to take Lithium, the ARNP explains which of the following related to diet and fluid intake? Caffeine and alcohol act as hydration agents and can raise your lithium t" concentrations. Drink at least a gallon or more of water per day and limit your salt I" intake. C […]

Respiratory infection Case study.

Mary is an 80-year-old female who presents to the primary care for her follow-up visit post upper respiratory infection.  Her blood work showed a hemoglobin of 7.2 g/dl which was a drop from her previous hemoglobin of 8.0 g/dl. Mary’s primary care has diagnosed her with anemia.   Questions to Answer: What signs from each […]

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. […]