Entries by Daphne Hanson

Food safety laws, standards and codes

Question 4.1 Explain current national, state or territory food safety laws, standards and codes, including: meaning of contaminant, contamination and potentially hazardous foods as defined by the current code hygiene actions that must be adhered to by businesses to avoid food-borne illnesses employee responsibility to participate in hygienic practices reasons for food safety programs and […]

Impact of the nurse’s appearance

What is the impact of the nurse’s appearance when attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client? 1- it is insignificant 2- it influences the client’s perception of the care given 3- A white uniform is always more effective in inspiring trust than scrubs 4- it allows the  client to form a negative impression […]

Intermediate Medical Care Unit

You have been assigned 4 patients on an Intermediate Medical Care Unit. Two of the patients are post myocardial infarctions at various stages of their infarctions with multiple types of arrhythmias, the third patient is having drastic blood sugar fluctuations 218 down to 50 within minutes and its rebounds back up with changes in mentation […]

Pain management

1. Negative result of inadequate pain management 2. Review the concepts of breakthrough pain, neuropathic pain, acute and chronic pain 3. Fentanyl transdermal patch. Side effects 4. Case scenario where the student will have to elaborate and pick a Nursing diagnosis. Topic- PAIN. 5. Opioid analgesics. Risk factor to consider when administering this type of […]

Dissemination strategies

Post at least two dissemination strategies you would be most inclined to use and explain why. Explain which dissemination strategies you would be least inclined to use and explain why. Identify at least two barriers you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies you are most inclined to use. Be specific and provide examples. Explain […]

Peptic ulcer disease

A client with peptic ulcer disease receives  a new prescription for cimetidine. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?   A.  Monitor for any signs of sexual dysfunction B. Notify the healthcare provider of lethargy C. Decrease cigarette use to a pack per day D. Take the medication an hour […]

The consequences of a healthcare organization

Post a description of what you believe to be the consequences of a healthcare organization not involving nurses in each stage of the SDLC when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system. Provide specific examples of potential issues at each stage of the SDLC and explain how the inclusion of nurses may help address […]

The oncology clinic for management

An older adult woman comes to the oncology clinic for management of her chronic pain. She has a prescription for morphine sulfate 25mg every 12 hours and she tells the nurse that she only takes it when the pain becomes severe. Which action should the nurse implement? A. Instruct the client to take the morphine […]