Hospice 1 The philosophy of hospice care includes A. Providing hospice care free to all clients. B. Making sure every person dies in his own home. C. Meeting a client’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. D. Doing whatever it takes to keep a client alive.2Mr. Simpson tells you he is worried about paying for his […]
Medical Case Scenario A Homecare Agency supporting Martin, age 45, to live in an apartment with two housemates. Martin is very social and outspoken and enjoys being around others. He likes to be as independent as possible with household activities such as meal preparation and laundry. You provide staff support for carrying out daily activities […]
Protocol-driven replacement protocols are evidence-based tools to give nurses the ability to replace low electrolyte levels in a safe and efficient manner. The electrolytes are replaced according to a goal level set by the provider and kidney function (GFR level). A sliding scale level is used to determine the amount of replacement needed. Here are […]
Drug toxicity: Select all that apply Can occur when a drug is administered in large doses and blood concentration exceeds therapeutic levels Can occur when impaired renal function impacts the excretion of a drug Results in respiratory depression Cannot be reversed Can occur when impaired hepatic function impacts the metabolism of a drug Is more […]
Receptor-mediated action is an important mechanism of action for many drugs. A drug that interacts with a receptor on a cell by binding to it and stimulating the receptor to perform its function is known as an: Question 5 1 pts A drug reaction that occurs because the host’s body views the drug as an […]
Sarah has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. She asks her nurse to explain it to her. All she knows is, she is tired all the time and doesn’t want to do much of anything. -What does this syndrome mean? – Is there recovery from this disorder or does it simply relapse and go into […]
Sean is a 20-year-old African American college student who has sickle cell disease. He has lived with this disorder for as long as he can remember. His episodes are getting more frequent. – Discuss this disorder, the type of anemia, how it affects the blood cells, and who is affected. – When do symptoms start […]
Health beliefs and health practices affect the way a client responds to treatment, accepts his or her role in restoring and remaining healthy, as well as seeking medical care when needed. This discussion board will help us identify some of our personal beliefs and practices and become aware of some of our peers’ beliefs and […]
Answer the following questions to be prepared for the in-person class. This information is all found in your MedSurg book on CoursePoint: – Tom is a newly diagnosed client with diabetes mellitus. – What are the three classic symptoms his primary provider recognized when he came in for a physical because he “didn’t feel right”? […]
Using shared clinical decision-making, which of the following recommendation is most appropriate for a 65 -year-cid living in a skilled nursing facility With multiple comorbid conditions? This potent has no record of receiving the either pneumococcal vaccine and is immune competent. PPSV23 now, 1 year later PCV13 PCVIBanly PPSV23 only Gve PCVI5 now, then give […]
