Entries by Daphne Hanson

Maintaining confidentiality about non-life treatment issues

Jennifer is a 16-year-old assessed in the school health clinic for flu-like symptoms> While obtaining her health history she admits her parents are unaware that she uses both control pills. Which of the following is an important part of establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client? 1-Maintaining confidentiality about non-life treatment issues 2-Letting her know […]

Inspection of the patient’s breathing patterns

My focused respiratory assessment included full vital signs, an inspection of the patient’s breathing patterns, skin color, and respiratory status, also I did palpate to see if there were any abnormalities, and listened to her lung sounds using a stethoscope. My patient’s vitals were normal, the only thing her oxygen was dropping to 93% but […]

The DPI Project on promoting breastfeeding

Christian worldview pertains to the way Christians see the world, their relationship to God, and how they interpret interactions with their environment. In what way did you incorporate your Christian worldview into your work with the DPI Project on promoting breastfeeding? Support your position with evidence or scripture.

The development of a home hospice within my healthcare

I am discussing the implementation of my chosen project plan for a chosen population- which is the development of a home hospice within my healthcare organization for our end-of-life patients. The question is: Articulate your vision of interagency coordinated care for this population. Consider how you would organize and consolidate care for this population. I […]

Caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury

Opioids, sedatives, osmotic diuretics, hypertonic saline solutions, and barbiturates are drug classes that may be used to normalize ICP and prevent secondary injury. The nurse is caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury.  Give one example from each class, prioritize three nursing considerations for each and prioritize the order of administration. Class Medication […]

Compliance issues related to patient privacy with the use of r technology

Curriculum content that supports the NP scientific foundation competency area includes which of the following? Select all that apply. A Comparison of patient data sets with evidence-based standards to I— improve care r 3 Science from other disciplines relevant to health care r C High-reliability organization principles. Compliance issues related to patient privacy with the […]

Symptoms of postpartum psychosis

Which of the following is not consistent with what is known about postpartum psychosis? Symptoms of postpartum psychosis can often begin within days of the delivery. B The average time of onset of symptoms of postpartum psychosis is within 2 to 3 weeks of delivery. Florid psychotic symptoms are usually preceded by prodromal signs such […]

Diagnosis of urinary tract infection and dehydration

Review the Millie Larsen case update within this assignment, read the questions, and consult your resources–particularly the texts and National Patient Safety Goals website concerning Hospital Chapter, Goal 7, NPSG.07.01.01 and NSPG.07.03.01. Brainstorm ideas and formulate your responses. Use the Braden Scale form to score her skin risk; access the Braden Scale form through the […]

Abdominal surgery

Miranda, age 43 had abdominal surgery five days ago for a ruptured appendix. Her hospital stay has been lengthened for further investigation. Yesterday, she complained of weakness and had trouble getting out of bed. She has not been eating or drinking much for the past couple of days. Earlier today, a chest X-Ray confirms that […]

Thyroid function and kidney status

In educating the patient about beginning to take Lithium. the ARNP explains which of the following is related to the need for blood tests. A Your lithium blood levels. thyroid function and kidney status need to be monitored I" as long as you take lithium. When going to have your lithium levels checked, you should […]