Entries by Daphne Hanson

Central venous pressure

A patient s/p fall from 20 ft comes to the ER. They are hypotensive, central venous pressure is normal and systemic vascular resistance is slightly below average. The heart rate is in the 40’s. Based on this information the likely type of shock is:

History of Asthma and allergy to bee stings

Case 2 E.O. is an 8-year-old girl with a history of asthma and allergy to bee stings. She has been brought to the clinic complaining of a throat infection. Her health care provider  prescribes  a  course  of  penicillin  to  manage  her  current  infection  and cautions her parents to watch her closely for a reaction. Discussion […]

Nasogastric Tube insertion technique and procedures for feeding

Give the rationale of each implementation. Demonstrate Nasogastric Tube insertion technique and procedures for feeding   Demonstrate Nasogastric Tube insertion technique and procedures for feeding.    Assess infant’s suck, swallow, and gag reflexes.    Adjust frequency and amount of feeding according to infants’ response.    Suggest monitoring infants’ body temperature, weight and nutrient intake periodically.  […]

The step of the nursing process

Which statement by the nurse identifies the step of the nursing process that is similar to formulating a tentative solution in the scientific problem-solving method? a. “Please be sure to give the client an explanation for all care you provide, b. ” I imagine its frightening to believe that there are people here who want […]

The Covid-19 vaccine

There are many reasons individuals give for not wanting to take the Covid-19 vaccine.  Among those are that the vaccines will somehow alter their DNA/Nucleic Acid.  Currently, there are two popular approaches to this developing technology (Moderna/Pfizer) and (Johnson & Johnson). Explain the key differences in the two approaches (technology and not single vs double […]