QUESTION Scenario 1: Nurse Deb was due for her annual flu vaccination as mandated by her hospital’s policy. Nurse Deb is a big supporter of the anti-vaccination movement and refused to obtain her annual flu vaccination. Upon notice that nurse Deb did not obtain the vaccination, the nurse manager fired Nurse Deb. Nurse Deb has decided to file a wrongful termination suit. As the director […]

QUESTION The nurse is collecting data on an older adult patient with a generalized rash. The patient reports severe itching and the nurse notes open lesions from scratching. Which additional finding causes the nurse the least concern? ANSWER Assessing an Older Adult Patient with a Generalized Rash Introduction When caring for an older adult patient presenting with a generalized rash, nurses must conduct a thorough […]

QUESTION 1. What is the role and /or function of the case manager in an acute care facility? 2. How do you think that role should be evaluated for its success in helping the organization meet its goals and objectives? In other words, what are the “measures of performance”  that you believe are important to a successful case management function and why? ANSWER The Role and […]

QUESTION Consider the following patient scenario: A mother comes in with 9-month-old girl. The infant is 68.5cm in length (25th percentile per CDC growth chart), weighs 6.75kg (5th percentile per CDC growth chart), and has a head circumference of 43cm (25th percentile per CDC growth chart). Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant. Discuss the recommendations you would give […]

QUESTION Identify the role information management plays on improving patient care technologies. In addition, reflect on the forces that are driving healthcare toward the increased use of healthcare information technologies in patient care. What barriers do economically struggling areas, both nationally and globally, face with access to technology? How can the nurse advocate for equitable patient care? Include references ANSWER The Vital Role of Information […]

QUESTION What are the pharmacological and non pharmacological treatments and appropriate community resources and referrals for the depressed period of bipolar disorder ANSWER  Comprehensive Approaches to Managing the Depressed Phase of Bipolar Disorder Introduction Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by recurrent mood episodes that oscillate between manic and depressive states. Managing the depressed phase of bipolar disorder is a crucial aspect […]

QUESTION Examples of overview of the cardiovascular system in older adults 3 examples with information   Factors that contribute to the changes in the myocardium 3 examples with information   Two age-associated changes in arterial structure and function and subsequent cardiac conditions 3 Examples with information ANSWER Understanding Cardiovascular Changes in Older Adults Introduction As individuals age, the cardiovascular system undergoes several physiological changes that […]

QUESTION Angela is a 25-year-old woman who lives with her mother in a small home. She currently works in the accounting office at a nearby elementary school. Angela is seeing Sam, a mechanic from a nearby town. He is attentive and interested in being part of Angela’s life. After three months of dating, Sam moved in with Angela and her mother (to the delight of […]

QUESTION How can a nurse create a resource in an interesting format that will be a useful tool as a nurse moves toward leading as a nurse educator at the master’s level. ANSWER Crafting an Engaging Resource for Aspiring Nurse Educators at the Master’s Level Introduction Transitioning from a clinical nursing role to a nurse educator position at the master’s level is a significant career […]

QUESTION Find accurate information about Advent Health Care Center – Celebration. Provide the following information: – History of the type of care provided. – Provide a description of the facility – Provide an analysis of the pluses and minuses of the care provided by the facility. – Include a physical setting and healthcare provider aspects, cost, and other patient options. – Discuss the impact of […]