Entries by Daphne Hanson

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease 11 ACROSS DOWN 5 Classic triad of PD include rigidity, 1 Often the first drug used; combination of bradykinesia, and levodopa and carbidopa 6 Ultimate confirmation of PD is a positive Autonomic nervous system may have response to _ drugs difficulty controlling BP, causing _ 7 Nursing Diagnosis for PD: Impaired hypotension Mobility […]

A 35-year-old patient

Pls, answer the question A 35-year-old patient presents with a concern of two high blood pressures at local health fairs in the past month. The patient has a history of Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Constipation, and Obesity. Today her pressure is 145/93. You will:  

Global Health Estimates (GHE)

Review the Summary WHO: Global Health Estimates (GHE) (portion at the end of this lesson’s readings. This summary has 15 key results listed from the Global Burden of Disease Study of 2010. Choose one of these findings that is of particular interest to you or you find applicable to your literature review topic. After you […]

Telehealth

What is Telehealth? Why Telehealth is utilized in practice. When to use Telehealth. How does the Telehealth system work? Advantages and disadvantages of Telehealth? Telehealth Versus Telemedicine?

Jean Fields

Case Study 1: Jean Fields is a 72-year-old client who has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. Her husband of 52 years died of lung cancer 2 weeks ago, and she has been dealing with extreme emotional upset and grief. She has been admitted to the hospital with fatigue, weakness, fever, tachycardia, and […]

Mary’s symptoms

Mary is a 48-year-old woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Her pain is no longer controlled by aspirin and her physician ordered 5 mg prednisone three times a day. Over the next 4 weeks, Mary’s symptoms were markedly improved and she became more mobile again. She also noted that for the first time in years she […]