Entries by Daphne Hanson

Teacher Characteristics and Academic Achievement

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 […]

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 […]

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.

What sections of the Nursing Practice Act and the Board Rules address documentation?

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 […]

Impaired intracranial regulation

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.

Determinants of health

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 […]

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 a 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 […]

Nosocomial infections

Nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. To b classified as a nosocomial infection, the patient must have been treated for reasons other than the infection. He or she must also have shown no signs of the infection when first treated by the physician What Causes Nosocomial Infections? Who […]