Entries by Daphne Hanson

Structure and function of knee joint

Which statement is true regarding structure and function of knee joint: a. medial meniscus has attachments to the medial collateral ligament b. the ACL restrains posterior translation of the tibia with respect to the femur c. the lateral collateral ligament restricts excess valgus strain at knee joint d. the collateral ligaments are maximally taut when […]

Deformational plagiocephaly

DeGrazia, M., Giambanco, D., Hamn, G., Ditzel, A., Tucker, L., & Gauvreau, K. (2015). Prevention of deformational plagiocephaly in hospitalized infants using a new orthotic device. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & NeonatalNursing, 44(1), 28-41. Review the article, looking for evidence of any ethical or legal issues that arose inthe study and how the researchers dealt […]

A stroke with dysphagia

The nurse is assisting with feeding a client following a stroke with dysphagia. What measures should the nurse take to ensure safe feeding? Suggested Adult Med Surg Learning Activity:  Cerebrovascular Accident ​A new LPN has been assigned care of four clients. List one (1) nursing action that is not within the scope of the LPN. List two […]

Nursing Leadership

Based on the clip from YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5yUev4ACHM 1. Introduction to Nursing Leadership: “What is the Role of a Charge Nurse?”   2. Explanation of identified leadership issues & or concerns, one organizational strategy that addresses the identified leadership issues and 2 non textbook scholarly references  

Infectious disease

Please choose an infectious disease off 2030 Healthy people     Infectious Disease Objective # 2: goal/ target/ outcome . Objective . Write objective here. Choose an objective from the HealthyPeople 2020 website. . Goal . Write your goal statement here. This should relate to your chosen objective and be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic/ […]

Nursing care plan template

Using a nursing care plan template (5-column Format)1.  Make a care plan for Kim nut . Diagnosis: Diabetes mellitus with neurological complication and hypertension. Medications: Lisinopril 40mg, hydrochlorothiazide 50mg, amlodipine 50mg, gabapentin 800mg, Levemir (insulin detemir Vital Signs : B/P 132/60 Temperature 98.1, weight 214lbs, height: 66 inches

Alzheimer’s Disease

You work as a RPN at a major metropolitan hospital on a medical unit. Mr. Cote has end stage Alzheimer’s Disease. He has had a stroke and is hospitalized in your unit. He can no longer swallow. Prior to the stroke Mr. Cote did have some brief moments where he was lucid and able to […]