Entries by Daphne Hanson

Nurses care plans

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old pediatric client who has been admitted to the hospital for care secondary to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and pneumonia. The client is learning to cover their cough and sneeze but does not do it routinely. The child’s mother is with the client most of the time. The […]

The roles and responsibilities of carers and family

describing the roles and responsibilities of carers and family members, clients/people being supported, health professionals, support workers and supervisors: Briefly describe the role of each individualised plan Describe the main responsibility of each individual when contributing to the development and implementation of an individualised plan Describe the main responsibility of each individual to provide information […]

Midline episiotomy

Tina Nelson delivered a healthy male infant 6 hours ago. She had a midline episiotomy. This is her third pregnancy. She is now a G3P3003. She had an epidural block for her labor and delivery. She is now admitted to the postpartum unit. What is important to note in the initial postpartum assessment? Include at […]

Funding for diabetes-related research

Address in a letter to a United States congressperson (from the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives encouraging your congressperson to increase funding for diabetes-related research and prevention of complications of diabetes (type 1 or type 2). Instructions: Use your knowledge of pathophysiology to explain the importance of your funding request. Use current statistics to show […]

Medication for Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Martha is a 71-year-old woman who takes daily medication for Hashimoto thyroiditis. Last winter, she developed pneumonia. Although she did her best to run errands for her husband, she got tired easily and needed to rest frequently. One day, after shoveling the snow outside, her husband came inside to find Martha lying on the sofa […]