Entries by Daphne Hanson

Acute care mental health unit

A nurse is caring for a client in an acute care mental health unit. The nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 For each potential nursing intervention, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the Nurses’ Notes client. Day 1 […]

Signs of early dementia

Irma is an 82-year-old widow who lives alone. She has a history of hypertension. At the age of 67, she had a mild stroke but recovered with no physical impairments. Lately, she has been complaining of dizziness and fatigue. Irma used to be an avid fan of all the cooking shows and took pride in […]

The Nursing Practice Act and the Board Rules

What sections of the Nursing Practice Act and the Board Rules address documentation? The nurse cannot make more staff magically appear. What could the nurse have done, under these circumstances, to improve her documentation and perhaps avoid being reported to the Board? (NOTE: In the real case upon which this scenario is built, the nurse […]

The indications of balloon valvuloplasty

Consider one of the indications of balloon valvuloplasty in different valvular stenosis: tricuspid valve stenosis, pulmonary valve stenosis, mitral valve stenosis, and aortic valve stenosis. There are some occurrences where the potential risks outweigh the potential benefits. Pick one of the indications and discuss why the risks outweigh its benefits in this particular indication.

The primary treatment options for immune disorders

Medications are one of the primary treatment options for immune disorders. General medication categories used include antibiotics, antihistamines, antivirals, corticosteroids, decongestants epinephrine, histamine (H2) blockers, hormone therapy, immunosuppressants, interferon, leukotriene antagonists, and mast cell stabilizers (see Chapter 19). Question: 1. Give the side effects, the adverse effects, and the therapeutic effects of the above medications. 2. The […]

Hierarchical linear modeling

Abstract Teachers of students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders (EBD) are less experienced and more likely to have emergency certification than teachers of students with other disabilities. Yet, to date, research has not examined the relationship between the academic achievement of students with EBD and characteristics associated with highly qualified teachers (teachers’ education level, certification […]

What are the social determinants of health?

What are the social determinants of health?  Explain how social determinants of health contribute to the development of disease.  Describe the fundamental idea that the communicable disease chain model is designed to represent. Give an example of the steps a nurse can take to break the link within the communicable disease chain. please provide an […]

Utilization of the interdisciplinary process

As a nurse, you will be providing care for both older adults and their family or friends, particularly at end of life. Using the case example of Julia Morales below, create an end-of-life care plan for her. Identify the areas of holistic end-of-life care including utilization of the interdisciplinary process, end-of-life progression, and symptoms that […]