Describe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Describe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment for each.
Entries by Daphne Hanson
The onset of prodromal symptoms
Describe the incubation periods, the onset of prodromal symptoms, duration, and characteristics of rashes and other clinical symptoms of the following viral diseases: rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles), roseola (exanthemasubitum), and varicella (chickenpox). List the CDC-recommended childhood vaccination schedule applicable.
Describe multiple organ dysfunction syndromes
Describe multiple organ dysfunction syndromes (MODS) and summarize the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment.
Mental health nursing
Talk about the nurse-client relationship and the use of therapeutic communication as an important part of that relationship. Please answer the following questions: What are your concerns or fears about mental health nursing in general? Are you interested in mental health nursing, or do you approach the topic with some anxiety? What do you feel […]
Explain how a patient with hyperparathyroidism is at risk for bone fractures
Explain how a patient with hyperparathyroidism is at risk for bone fractures. What serious consequences of hypoparathyroidism occur and why?
The hormones involved in intermediary metabolism,
The hormones involved in intermediary metabolism, exclusive of insulin, that can participate in the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are epinephrine, glucagon, cortisol, and growth hormone (insulin counter-regulatory hormones). Describe how they participate in the development of DKA.
The Widespread Pain Index (WPI) and the Symptom Severity Inventory
The APRN tells the patient that the tender points are no longer used to diagnose FM. She suggests that the patient takes the Widespread Pain Index (WPI) and the Symptom Severity Inventory (SSI). The patient asks the APRN what these tests are for. What is the APRN’s best answer?
Risk of developing Lyme disease
CASE STUDY Stan is a 45-year-old man who presents to the clinic complaining of intermittent fevers, joint pain, myalgias, and generalized fatigue. He noticed a rash several days ago that seemed to appear and disappear on different parts of his abdomen. He noticed the lesion below this morning and decided to come in for evaluation. […]
Radiographic evidence of osteoporosis
CASE STUDY A 72-year-old female was walking her dog when the dog suddenly tried to chase a squirrel and pulled the woman down. She tried to break her fall by putting her hand out and she landed on her outstretched hand. She immediately felt severe pain in her right wrist and noticed her wrist looked […]
Motion of hips and forward flexion
CASE STUDY: A 32-year-old Caucasian male presents to the office with complaints of back pain, stiffness, especially in the morning, interrupted sleep due to pain, and difficulty in leaning over to tie his shoes. The patient first noticed these symptoms about 6 months ago but attributed them to his weekend basketball team He said he […]
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