Entries by Daphne Hanson

Personal philosophy of nursing

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that explains your personal philosophy of nursing. It should examine and identify your own perspective (definition) of the metaparadigm of nursing, person, health, and environment, as well as identify other concepts you believe should be a part of our metaparadigm. Additionally, your paper must: Discuss how these concepts are interrelated […]

The development of heart failure

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart […]

Types of sensory receptors

list the six types of sensory receptors classified based on the type of stimulus they detect and describe the types of stimuli that each type can detect. Classify the three types of sensory receptors categorized based on their location; identify the origin of stimuli that activate them, and describe the nature of the stimuli that […]

Why does the risk of falls increase as people age?

Why does the risk of falls increase as people age? Choose the correct option from the drop-down list to demonstrate your knowledge. Aging is an (answer choices: Avoidable, Progressive, Natural) process in which the human body changes. As we age,  (answer choices: Reversible, Noticeable,  Physical) changes occur to the  (answer choices: Musculoskeletal, Immune Central nervous) system, […]

The benefits of breathing for relaxation

The mental health nurse is leading a group about relaxation and explaining the benefits of breathing for relaxation. As a female client begins to explain how she uses yoga to relax another client interrupts and asks “what’s yoga?” What is the nurse’s best response? A. “Yoga is not the subject of this group” B. “Do […]

The signs and symptoms of heart failure

What are common assessment findings on a child with Down Syndrome? Explain a congenital heart defect and how it affects the child. What are the signs and symptoms of heart failure in a child with a congenital heart defect? What medications does the nurse anticipate a child with heart failure will be prescribed, and what […]

The impact of fibroids

Briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the impact of fibroids among women and how it has changed since you first envisioned it. What led to your current perspective and direction?  Must include references