Entries by Daphne Hanson

A patient with an MI

A patient with an MI receives alteplase recombinant tPA. The nurse should report which of the following to the physician as being an untoward effect of medication. a. Epistaxis b. Absent pedal pulses c. ST. segment elevation on the ECG d. Vomiting

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)

Wendy, a nurse working on the medical surgical unit, is 16 weeks pregnant. She is caring for a 54-year-old male with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) who is taking finasteride. •      What is the mechanism of action and the adverse effects of this medication? •      Why is this medication contraindicated for pregnant women?

The Overcoming concept analysis

Complete a concept analysis on one of the following topics. Utilize the Overcoming concept analysis as an example. This part of the assignment should contain the following parts: Introduction, Definition and Uses of the Concept, Defining Attributes, Antecedents, Consequences, Model Case, Borderline Case, Contrary Case, and Implications for Nursing Practice. Your chosen defining attributes should […]