Entries by Daphne Hanson

An At-Risk Labor and Birth Case Study

Lisa in Labor: An At-Risk Labor and Birth Case Study. On October 1st of the current year, L.G., a 16-year-old Caucasian female who is a G4 P0030, presents at a local hospital in labor. She reports that her due date is “the beginning of September of this year.” Based on her last menstrual period, her […]

Medical Treatment for severe bruising

Susan works as a Home Care Services Team Member at Lotus Care.  Harry hurt his arm and received medical treatment for severe bruising. During one visit, Harry fell and Maria had to help him back into his chair. Her client Harry is an 83-year-old gentleman. He is in good health, but just lately has been unsteady […]

Nonpharmacologic causes and interventions

Case study#4 chapters 14& 15 Chapter 14- Case Study Questions This activity contains 3 questions. An elderly patient presents to his physician’s office with a complaint of insomnia. The patient states he has trouble falling and then staying asleep. He has a history of hypertension and types 2 diabetes mellitus. He takes Lasix 20 mg […]

Nervous system disorder and a musculoskeletal system disorder

You will investigate both a nervous system disorder and a musculoskeletal system disorder.  This assignment has two parts. In part one, you will choose a nervous system disorder, and investigate the disorder,  In part two you will choose a musculoskeletal disorder, investigate the disorder, and create a written description.   Complete Part 1: Nervous System […]

Prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among children

A researcher suspects that the actual prevalence of generalized anxiety among children and adolescents is higher than the previously reported prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among children and adolescents. The previously reported prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among children and adolescents is 4.1%, and the researcher conducts a study to test the accuracy of the […]

Assessing and treating patients with sleep/wake disorders

Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for assessing and treating patients with sleep/wake disorders. Examine Case Study: Pharmacologic Approaches to the Treatment of Insomnia in a Younger Adult. You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this patient. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the […]