Entries by Daphne Hanson

Runny nose and Itchy eyes

Matt W, age 10 years, has just returned from a camping trip with his scout troop. He has a runny nose and itchy eyes and is irritable. The tent was set up in a grassy field, and the boys played several games on the field. Matt’s dad takes him to the local health care center, […]

Diagnosed with Schizophrenia

Michael is a 40-year-old mathematician who lives in Brisbane. He has a full-time job, a partner, Kelly, and two daughters. Michael was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a 21-year-old university student, but has, with the care of his loving parents and partner, consistently managed his condition with the assistance of a regular medication regime under the […]

The adverse Effects of oral contraceptives

Laura, a 20-year-old college student, went to health department for oral contraceptives. Laura asks the nurse how to take the medication and wants to know the adverse effects of oral contraceptives. What should the nurse assess for prior to the physician prescribing oral contraceptives? How would the nurse respond to Laura’s questions? One month later, […]

Economic and budgetary Impacts of Telehealth policy

Using the CDC’s Policy Analytical Framework, answer the questions below: Economic and budgetary impacts of Telehealth policy: Comparison of the costs to enact, implement, and enforce the policy with the value of the Benefits Budget •              What are the costs and benefits associated with the policy, from a budgetary perspective? •              e.g., for public (federal, state, […]

The nursing profession

The beginning nurse is managing a team alone for the first time. Several ethical situations have occurred throughout the day that have caused the nurse to question being in the nursing profession. What actions can the nurse take to improve an ability to be resilient? Select all that apply.

Limited mobility in the right arm

Sebastian, a slightly built 12-year-old child, presents to the emergency department of a major Brisbane hospital with his mother, Amy. Sebastian presents with limited mobility in the right arm, swelling, and an exposed, six centimetre long cut on his right forearm that looks to be a number of days old. Amy informs staff that the […]

Discuss Structural racism and the ethics of care related to black mothers

Scott, Britton and McLemore (2019) discuss structural racism and the ethics of care related to black mothers.  Explain the concept of “mother blame” narratives and how they can affect nursing care. Explain the strategies to optimize health equity in birth outcomes. What is reproductive justice, and can the concept of ethical care for this population […]