Entries by Daphne Hanson

Telepsychiatric videoconferencing session

You are preparing to initiate a telepsychiatric videoconferencing session with Jarrett, a 16-year-old client who has recently been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, severe without psychotic features (F32.2)  following a suicide attempt. After a week of inpatient care, Jarrett returned home. He lives in a 2-bedroom apartment in a subsidized affordable housing development with his […]

Explore facilitating the autonomy of diverse older adults in health contexts

In order to explore facilitating the autonomy of diverse older adults in health contexts, we are invited to choose a diverse ageing population (E.g. First Nations People, LGBTIQA+, Refugees……) and make a presentation investigating healthy ageing in this specific population. This presentation should include structures and supports* available to this population which may be local, […]

Comprehensive pediatrics clinic

Jane brings her four-year-old named Tim to a comprehensive pediatrics clinic in order to assess his health status. Jane reports that Tim is very curious and smart and gets along socially with other children. Jane says that Tim’s preschool teacher suggested she take him to the doctor for a health screening because she has noticed […]

Description of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms of the disorder

Compare/contrast Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa in terms of the following parameters: Age-appropriate, culturally responsive, comprehensive assessment. Description of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms of the disorder- these should be linked to common symptoms observed in clients who present with this illness. What behaviors on the part of the client (with either condition) would lead you to believe that they may be experiencing […]

Obtaining the vital signs of a newborn

A nurse is caring for a client with hemiplegia after an ischemic stroke. Provide three (3) teaching points to discuss to maintain overall mobility and strength. 2. The nurse is obtaining the vital signs of a newborn infant. Identify the normal ranges for newborn vital signs and the nursing considerations when obtaining the vital signs […]