Entries by Daphne Hanson

The treatment of coronary bifurcations

A factor to consider in the treatment of coronary bifurcations is the risk of the patient developing stent thrombosis and how large the side branch vessel is compared to the main vessel and if this side branch occlusion is going is significant enough to cause symptoms. As a result of an increased risk of stent […]

Work environment Severity of harm

Based on the three (3) hazards identified below complete the table with the following information: Types of and associated risks Likelihood (i.e. rare, unlikely, possible, likely, or almost certain) of the hazard occurring in your work environment Severity of harm (i.e. negligible, minor, moderate, major or catastrophic) Workplace control measure name and example Identified Hazards: […]

Are there spiritual practices that healthcare providers can help you keep?

Explain how the patient might interpret the following questions if they were asked. would they be appropriate? if not what kinds of questions should they be replaced with? What language are you most comfortable speaking? What language are you most comfortable reading in? Are there spiritual practices that healthcare providers can help you keep? ((e.g. […]

Provision of Care

Purpose Based on the competency standard 2.2: Provision of Care. Provides skilled safe, holistic, and culturally competent nursing care to clients, families, community, and society, in collaboration with concerned clients and other healthcare professionals in a variety of healthcare settings1. The purpose of this case study assessment is to provide you with the opportunity to […]

IV solutions used when pushing IV diazepam

As an RN, you are providing care for a highly agitated patient who has been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and is awaiting transfer to the mental health unit. The provider has ordered diazepam (Valium) IV push as needed to decrease anxiety. You and the senior RN agree that the patient is displaying acute anxiety […]

Explain the duty of care and dignity of risk

Question 1 -Identify 5 ways that you will uphold your client’s rights when providing services. Question 2 – List a minimum of 4 dot points for each of the of following headings that inform the legal and ethical considerations that should be adhered to in relation to rights and responsibilities:-   Workers have the right […]

Oral anticoagulation therapy

Assignment Scenario After graduating from nursing school and passing your boards, you accepted a position as an RN in the emergency center at Rasmussen General Hospital (RGH). In the weeks ahead, your emergency center plans to implement a new initiative where clients diagnosed with low-risk deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will be sent home on 3 […]