Entries by Daphne Hanson

Arterial blood gasses

Arterial blood gasses are prescribed for the client with chronic renal failure who has hypotension, cold and clammy skin, and dysrhythmias. The nurse should notify the HCP to report that the client is experiencing which imbalance? (Refer to values in exhibit) Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis (There were also 2 other answers but I wasn’t able […]

A Sodium polystyrene sulfonate enema

The client with CRF receives a sodium polystyrene sulfonate enema. Which finding indicates that the medication is achieving the desired therapeutic effect? Returns of dark- colored stool Able to retain solution for 1 hour Verbalizes relief of constipation (If the answer is not above please let me know what it is) Thank you

Urology practice

You work in urology practice, and a 51-year-old married patient, Mr. Ratner, undergoes a vasectomy because he does not wish to have any more children. He confides to the physician that he is concerned his mistress may become pregnant. He has the procedure performed while his wife is out of town, and he requests that […]

Patients with health insurance

You work in psychiatry practice, and many of your patients with health insurance prefer to pay cash to protect their privacy. If a patient does submit a mental health claim, in what circumstances might that information be disclosed to a third party without the patient’s authorization? How might this practice of paying “off the grid” […]

The High school cheerleading team

Juliette Zimmerman is the volunteer coach of the high school cheerleading team. The team has earned a spot at nationals, but one of her flyers is injured and will not be able to participate. Juliette has just given an interview to a local reporter in which she made mention of this, including the girl’s name. […]

Visual acuity

In assessing elderly patients for their visual acuity; what are the common changes in their vision with regards to aging. List at least 5 of these changes. (150 WRDS EACH CHANGES) How to do you asses for the gross hearing of an infant patient, explain briefly. (250 WRDS)

Complaining of fever & cough

A 57-year-old male presents to the office complaining of fever & cough. He states he felt healthy four days ago, then on the following day started to feel feverish and coughed up yellowish-green phlegm the next morning. His symptoms have progressively worsened. He also mentions right side chest pain when he takes a deep breath. […]

Benign Prostatic hypertrophy

A client is admitted because of benign prostatic hypertrophy and is scheduled to have a transurethral prostate resection. What assessment data would indicate to the nurse that a complication is developing? The client has difficulty emptying his bladder. Client states he feels like he cannot empty his bladder. The client complains of frequency and nocturia.