Donabedian’s framework for measuring healthcare quality comprises a triad of domains: Structure, process, and outcomes. Pretend you have just moved to a new city and are seeing a new cardiologist for the first time and were not satisfied with the encounter. Discuss how the visit’s quality was on each domain and what is your overall […]
Psychosocial factors associated with postpartum psychological distress during the Covid-19 pandemic Ostacoli, L., Cosma, S., Bevilacqua, F. et al. Psychosocial factors associated with postpartum psychological distress during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 20, 703 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03399-5
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 […]
You have cared for a patient who is a 34-year-old male who experienced impaired intracranial regulation. Now consider what would be similar and what would be different if you were caring for a 75-year-old female patient with a history of atherosclerosis and hypertension who is experiencing a stroke. Write your answer below.
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 […]
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.
Prisha remembers her late grandfather who refused to take his medication and how her grandmother struggled to watch his health decline. She notices that Mr. Lang’s partner is very concerned, so Prisha provides reassurance by touching Mr. Lang’s partner’s hand. Which characteristic of the therapeutic relationship is Prisha displaying?
Answer the following questions for the article A randomized trial of aerobic exercise for major depression: examining neural indicators of reward and cognitive control as predictors and treatment targets: Purpose of the study? Variables (independent vs dependent)? Sampling completed? Methods (quantitative or qualitative)? Instrument? Findings of the research?
A female client receiving antibiotic therapy for a urinary tract infection complains of itching, burning, and inflamed perineum. What instruction should the nurse provide? a. Use nylon undergarments at least every other day. b. Dry skin thoroughly and apply clotrimazole (Lotrimin) to the affected area TID. c. Keep perineum moist and use miconazole nitrate ( […]
Week 13 &14: The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize the student with their responsibility to provide safe medication administration. This exercise includes the introductory use of medication resources such as a nursing drug handbook, reputable online medication resources, CPS, etc. The student will identify a beginner’s knowledge of the drug’s generic and trade […]
