Entries by Daphne Hanson

The importance of taking Thyroxine Sodium for their hypothyroidism

When teaching a patient about the importance of taking Thyroxine Sodium for their hypothyroidism, which of the following is TRUE and the most important point that they understand? Select one: a. That regular check-ups are required to check “thyroxine levels” so medication doses can be changed and eventually stopped once therapeutic levels are reached. b. […]

Evaluate how advanced nursing education and lifelong learning

Evaluate how advanced nursing education and lifelong learning can help improve patient outcomes. Include current research that links patient safety outcomes to advanced degrees in nursing. Based on some real-life experiences, explain whether you agree or disagree with this research. How can the application of the Christian Worldview help improve patient outcomes?  

Effect of self-management exercise program

Identify and describe the research problem, purpose, objectives, and hypothesis identified in the article. Describe how you would evaluate the credibility of the research article: Tongvichean, T., Aungsuroch, Y., & Preechawong, S. (2019, Jan-Mar). Effect of self-management exercise program on physical fitness among people with prehypertension and obesity: A Quasi-experiment study. Pacific Rim Int J […]

Evidence-based treatment meant to cure the illness because of cultural beliefs

Discuss strategies to provide care to patients who are from different cultures and may have different cultural beliefs. For example, what might the APN do if the patient refuses a high-quality, evidence-based treatment meant to cure the illness because of cultural beliefs? How can the APN respect cultural beliefs while still providing quality care? In […]

Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to client care. What is the nurse’s role in client advocacy?

Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to client care. What is the nurse’s role in client advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with client advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the client, and what the repercussions would have been if the client would not have an advocate

What is one advantage of using BiPAP in an out-of-hospital environment as opposed to CPAP?

What is one advantage of using BiPAP in an out-of-hospital environment as opposed to CPAP? What is one disadvantage? 2. Give an example of each of the following, and list one treatment for it: An airway disorder that leads to difficulty breathing A ventilation disorder that leads to difficulty breathing A circulation disorder that leads […]

What role do you think the environment plays in the infant’s overall development?

What role do you think culture and parents/adults played overall in the infant’s development? What role do you think the environment plays in the infant’s overall development? Include examples to explain your answer. Keep in mind that when we are thinking of the environment, it is not just about the geography/physical environment. Reflect on our […]