QUESTION Building on the pBuilding on the prior project preparation assignments, examine the details related to the other health challenges faced by the population, as well as those your team may meet, during the humanitarian aid trip. Craft a short paper to further your analysis of the nature of the other health challenges. Search the scholarly literature to support your analysis for at least three […]

QUESTION The nurse is admitting a client with an infected left ear cyst. As part of the admission, a head-to-chest assessment is indicated. Before examining the client, it is important the nurse completes which nursing actions?   ANSWER Preparing for a Head-to-Chest Assessment in an Ear Infection Case Introduction When admitting a client with a specific health concern, such as an infected left ear cyst, […]

QUESTION Brett and Brenna’s twin girls are doing very well. They haven’t had any health complications since jaundice in the beginning of their second week. Unfortunately, a friend of the family, Marleen, had a very high-risk pregnancy that resulted in her son, Ervin, being born at 32 weeks of age. He has several health complications and is currently in the NICU. Brett and Brenna want […]

QUESTION A patient is admitted with complaints of chest pain and shortness of breath. The final diagnosis is listed as impending MI. What is the POA assignment for that diagnosis? ANSWER Understanding POA Assignment for the Diagnosis of Impending MI Introduction Understanding the Present on Admission (POA) indicator assignment for a diagnosis is essential for healthcare providers, coders, and healthcare facilities. In this scenario, a […]

QUESTION A psychiatrist documents that a patient has a long history of insomnia and fatigue. The patient has started to demonstrate self-destructive behavior and speaks of suicide. What condition is suspected? ANSWER Identifying a Mental Health Condition: Insomnia, Fatigue, and Self-Destructive Behavior Introduction Mental health disorders often manifest through a variety of symptoms and behaviors that can be challenging to diagnose. In this case, a […]

QUESTION A patient fell on his face in the parking lot of the middle school after watching his grandson wrestle. He was bleeding profusely from his nose. The patient drove himself to the ED and due to his age and current medication listing, including Brilinta, he needed to be admitted. A CT scan of the head was performed, and a nasal fracture was identified. Packing […]

QUESTION an unaccompanied client at 24 weeks gestation is admitted to the nursing unit with vaginal bleeding. which client comment indicates the need to assess the adequacy of the client’s emeotional support ANSWER Assessing Emotional Support Needs in a Pregnant Client with Vaginal Bleeding Introduction Pregnancy is a period of heightened emotions and vulnerability for expectant mothers, and when complications such as vaginal bleeding arise, […]

QUESTION The healthcare provider is caring for a patient whose bone marrow is not functioning properly. The healthcare provider understands this patient may have insufficient amounts of which type of cell? ANSWER Understanding the Implication of Bone Marrow Dysfunction on Cell Types Introduction Bone marrow plays a critical role in the production of various blood cells in the human body. When the bone marrow is […]

QUESTION A patient with diabetic nephropathy was recently started on lisinopril and simvastatin and comes to your clinic complaining of muscle aches in their calves. You draw a basic metabolic panel, which results in a potassium of 4.5 mEq/L and a serum creatinine of 1.2 mg/dL. You note that the patients baseline serum creatinine was 1 mg/dL on a previously visit. What do you think […]

QUESTION Week 10 Journal Bi-weekly Practicum Journaling Throughout this course you have been describing your clinical activities in your journal. This week you will focus on a specific topic related to your practicum experience. Write a brief (300-word) personal reflection describing interprofessional collaboration during your experiences in the clinical setting. Reflect on your efforts as a team member to move a client along the health […]