Category: Medicine and Health
Critical Thinking Questions
Case Scenario Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed chilling. Subjective Data Complains of pain and heaviness in her […]
Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum
Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with health care professional’s issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas. In this assignment, […]
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Stroke
Is there a correlation between iron deficiency anemia and stroke? I choose that question discussion because my 40 years old disabled sister had a stroke at the age 29 secondary to iron deficiency anemia and i want the hospital setting not to overlook a young female coming to the ER with low hemoglobin. Get a […]
Assessment Of Cardiac Status
Esther Jackson is a 56-year-old black female who is 1-day post-op following a left radical mastectomy. During morning rounds, the off-going nurse shares with you during bedside report that the patient has been experiencing increased discomfort in her back throughout the night and has required frequent help with repositioning. She states that the patient was […]
Medication Side Effects
Certain medications (whether over-the-counter or prescription) can reduce appetite, cause nausea, or make food taste differently. If a senior doesn’t feel hungry due to medication side effects, what are the appropriate guidelines for intervention in order to make sure the client receives their recommended nutritional intake. Give specific nutritional details. Get a 10 % discount […]
Case And Discussion. Headache
A 35-year-old woman comes to your office to discuss her “bad headaches,” which started after having her first child 2 years ago. The headaches sometimes awaken her from sleep and at times can be disabling and occasionally require her to take Tylenol and rest in a dark room. Sometimes she vomits during an attack. Over […]
Tuberculosis
M. tuberculosis can be transmitted in virtually any setting. Clinicians should be aware that transmission has been documented in healthcare settings where healthcare workers and patients come in contact with persons with infection. Describe the factors that determine the infectiousness of a tuberculosis (TB) patient; Explain the main goals of a TB infection control program; […]
Medical Interview
The medical interview serves several functions. It is used to collect information to assist in diagnosis of the present illness, to understand the patient’s values, to assess and communicate prognosis, to establish a therapeutic relationship and to reach agreement with the patient about further diagnostic procedures and therapeutic options. The interview also offers an opportunity […]
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.
As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes what […]
Admission Assessment
A patient is admitted to your institution directly from her attending physician’s office. The patient has been admitted to your institution before; however, the previous medical records are not available. a. What questions should be asked about medications during your admission assessment? Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the […]
