Entries by Daphne Hanson

Environmental factors that influence the health status of the individual

Describe a scenario involving an individual with metastatic lung cancer. Include the physical, psychosocial, cultural, economic, educational, and environmental factors that influence the health status of the individual in the scenario. Where is the individual on the health continuum, and why? How might the MSN-prepared nurse support positive health outcomes through a holistic approach and […]

Anti-psychotic medication with sedative effects

Michael is a 40-year-old mathematician who lives in Brisbane. He has a full-time job, a partner, Kelly, and two daughters. Michael was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a 21-year-old university student, but has, with the care of his loving parents and partner, consistently managed his condition with the assistance of a regular medication regime under the […]

The adverse effects of oral contraceptives

Laura, a 20-year-old college student, went to the health department for oral contraceptives. Laura asks the nurse how to take the medication and wants to know the adverse effects of oral contraceptives. What should the nurse assess for prior to the physician prescribing oral contraceptives? How would the nurse respond to Laura’s questions? One month […]

Economic and budgetary impacts of Telehealth

Using the CDC’s Policy Analytical Framework, answer the questions below: Economic and budgetary impacts of Telehealth policy: Comparison of the costs to enact, implement, and enforce the policy with the value of the Benefits Budget •              What are the costs and benefits associated with the policy, from a budgetary perspective? •              e.g., for public (federal, state, […]

Discuss structural racism and the ethics of care related to black mothers

Scott, Britton, and McLemore (2019) discuss structural racism and the ethics of care related to black mothers.  Explain the concept of “mother blame” narratives and how they can affect nursing care. Explain the strategies to optimize health equity in birth outcomes. What is reproductive justice, and can the concept of ethical care for this population […]

Conditions at the atrioventricular node

Which of the following conditions at the atrioventricular node will cause a decrease in heart rate? Increased calcium permeability. Increased norepinephrine levels Decreased acetylcholine Increased sodium permeability Increased potassium permeability   Question 3   Which of the following is caused by acetylcholine?   Hyperpolarization of the sinoatrial node Decreased permeability of the sinoatrial node to […]

The postpartum nurse receives the report below from a labor and delivery nurse

The postpartum nurse receives the report below from a labor and delivery nurse: The client is a G6P4 Blood pressure of 115/75 Pulse of 88 Pregnancy complicated by polyhydramnios Pregnancy complicated by pre-term labor Pregnancy complicated by positive group b streptococcus in third trimester Client gave birth by repeat cesarean Client plans to breastfeed Client […]

Risk factors for complications during the postpartum period

The postpartum nurse receives the report below from a labor and delivery nurse: The client is a G6P4 Blood pressure of 115/75 Pulse of 88 Pregnancy complicated by polyhydramnios Pregnancy complicated by pre-term labor Pregnancy complicated by positive group b streptococcus in third trimester Client gave birth by repeat cesarean Client plans to breastfeed Client […]