Entries by Daphne Hanson

Interactive Group Activity

Student Copy Week 3: Interactive Group Activity: IV Therapy x 2 Mr. Davis is a 79 year old male who has been admitted to the General Medical Unit (GMU) with the diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Bleed (GI). He has a single lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) placed in his upper left arm basilic vein, and […]

Rash and mouth pain

A seven-year-old previously healthy boy presents with a rash and mouth pain. His mother took him to see his PCP one week prior with a 2-week history of cough, subjective fever, and malaise; he was prescribed amoxicillin for presumed pneumonia. Five days into the antibiotic course, he developed an itchy rash and mouth sores. His […]

Depression

The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with depression.  Which statement by the nurse should be made in the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship? Select all that apply. A. “Walk me through your emotions and feelings on a normal day” B. “I won’t share any information with your family without your permission” C. “We’ll […]

Immunizations for school

A mother brings her 12-year-old daughter to the clinic to establish care and to get immunizations for school.  Her mother reports that because of lack of insurance she has not had a regular pediatrician for her children for the previous eight years. She reports the girl to be in general good health other than recurrent […]

Claim Form for a Workman’s Comp Patient

Case Study 1-18Use the registration form to complete a CMS-1500 Claim Form for a Workman’s Comp Patient. Open the patient registration information. Open a blank fillable CMS-1500 form. When doing this assignment, remember to: ·         Use the NUCC Instructions to complete your CMS-1500 ·         Review your completed form for errors Case Study 1-18 Iona J. […]

Conversion disorder

A 72 year old client is admitted with conversion disorder after the death of a spouse.  The client’s major symptoms is the inability to walk forward.  The client seems to be unconcerned about the problem.  Which nursing interventions are appropriate?  Select all that apply.   A. Adopt a matter of fact, but caring approach to […]

Regulatory bodies

Identify at least two regulatory bodies, and your state’s nurse practice act, that specify certification, licensure requirements, or scope of practice for your specialty. Discuss the way these influence the educational requirements and experiences for your specialty. Advanced practice registered nurses must incorporate the APRN consensus model in their response. In your response to peers, […]