Entries by Daphne Hanson

The Vascular access devices

Make a list of the vascular access devices available for delivery of solutions and medications into a vein. Include a brief description of the device, the length of time the infusion therapy is needed, the type of medication or product that will be delivered intravenously, the patient’s individualized needs that determine which option is used, […]

The Australian Government Department of Health

Care Search is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. What are your immediate thoughts? Discuss it among the team: use it for in-service education, to reflect on how your service practices, or just to consider palliative care in a different context or setting. 1. Please discuss the role of family meetings early during […]

Data-based problem or issue

Select a data-based problem or issue that a nurse leader would address in the workplace and justify the importance of the topic. Make a plan to address the leadership issue with the synthesis of decision-making, conflict resolution, dysfunctional behaviors and emotional intelligence (EI) concepts and evidence-based practice standards.   3. Describe models, decision-making grids, or processes […]

Growth and Development of the School-Age Child

Chapter 28: Growth and Development of the School-Age Child 1, Gina has come into the primary care center with her mother Kris for an 11-year-old wellness examination. As the nurse prepares Gina for her examination, Kris asks to speak to the nurse outside the examination room. Kris shares with the nurse her concerns about recent […]

Promoting nutritional healthy intake

 Don is a 10-year-old boy who is being seen by the school nurse today for a fall he experienced on the school’s playground. What can the nurse teach Kandis regarding Don’s nutritional needs, promoting nutritional healthy intake, and preventing overweight/obesity? Don’s mother, Kandis, has arrived and expressed Some concerns regarding Don’s recent behavior. She explains […]

Intrauterine growth restriction

Allison is a 35-year-old G2P1 F who is currently 6 weeks postpartum. She was induced for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR delivered vaginally without complications. This morning, her husband found her difficult to rouse and confused so he called EMS. The husband states she has been anxious since the birth of her child, but believes this is […]

Growth and Development of the School-Age Child

Case Studies Chapter 28: Growth and Development of the School-Age Child 1. Gina has come into the primary care center with her mother Kris for an 11-year-old wellness examination. As the nurse prepares Gina for her examination, Kris asks to speak to the nurse outside the examination room. Kris shares with the nurse her concerns […]

Wellness examination and immunizations

Temperament and now would it influence Victoria’s behavior? 2. Tenzin and Dechen have brought in their 24-month-old son, Kim, for his wellness examination and immunizations. Kim is the first child for Tenzin and Dechen, but Dechen is 6 months pregnant with their second child. Tenzin and Dechen are Tibetan refugees who have moved to the […]