Entries by Daphne Hanson

Examining Experiential and Humanistic Theories. Consider the theories you explored this week. Do either really stand out or resonate with you?

Examining Experiential and Humanistic Theories. Consider the theories you explored this week. Do either really stand out or resonate with you? Does one seem to make more sense to your personal style of counseling? For this Discussion, you will review experiential and humanistic theories presented this week and you will consider the questions posed above. […]

Trends in CVD mortality rates

Nursing 1) Trends in CVD mortality rates 2) Identify the long—term complications of immunosuppressants 3) Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) are prescribed for which condition? Be able to list some examples of dietary components that need to change. 4) Know the serving guidelines for the DASH diet 5) Know the heart’s anatomy and the path the […]

History of chronic bronchitis

J.D., an 83-year-old Caucasian male client in the hospital, has been diagnosed with pneumonia. The client has a history of chronic bronchitis and had a thoracotomy 2 weeks ago. He lives in a home infested with cockroaches. At his most recent visit to the health center, his ABGs come back as: pH = 7.31, pCO2 […]

The influence of leadership

The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. Please provide references to support discussion.  

Increasing fatigue, weakness, Chest pain

Case study • Orla Ramos is 43-year old female admitted to the hospital due to increasing fatigue, weakness, chest pain, dyspnea, and shortness of breath (SOB). The chest pain as substernal, sharp, and radiating to both shoulders. The chest pain had been present for 2 days, but became progressively worse and was associated with dyspnea […]