Entries by Daphne Hanson

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, […]

Ovarian cancer

A 28-year-old woman tells you her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 42 and her 35-year-old sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She asks you if there is anything she should be doing to screen for and assess her own risk for breast and ovarian cancers. However, she tells you that […]

Colon cancer

A client with colon cancer experiences an increase in feelings of anxiety and depression and has suicidal ideation.  The nurse realizes that these feelings occur during which stage of the disease? A. Initiation of definitive treatment B. end of the first course of treatment C. end stage of the disease D. recurrence of the disease