QUESTION Larry is an 84-year-old man who lives with dementia. He has been living in an aged care facility for the past two years. Prior to this, he lived at home with his wife and two grown children. Since moving into the aged care facility, Larry has become increasingly withdrawn, and his family has noticed a significant decline in his overall wellbeing. His wife visits […]

QUESTION Ms. Jackson, 38-year-old female, visits her doctor complaining of chronic fatigue and weakness, especially in her legs. Upon greeting the patient, the doctor notes that although she is mildly obese, there is an unusually round contour to her face. During questioning, he learns that at her recent 20-year high school reunion, nobody recognized her because her face looked so different. Physical examination yields an […]

QUESTION A 45-year-old client diagnosed with sciatic undergoes lumbar decompression surgery to relieve the pressure over the nerve. A thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis brace is applied to the client to support his back. What consideration must the nurse employ when caring for the client? ANSWER Nursing Considerations for Caring for a Client with Lumbar Decompression Surgery and Orthosis Brace Introduction Caring for a client who has undergone […]

QUESTION Based on your readings for this module on the forces of magnetism, select 3 forces and describe how you live out these 3 forces in your day-to-day nursing practice. Then, discuss the strengths of your practice environment as well as the opportunities that would be supportive of a Magnet practice environment. ANSWER Integrating Magnet Forces into Everyday Nursing Practice Introduction The Magnet Recognition Program, […]

QUESTION Patient: David Chang Date: 13 February 2022 MRN: C55359541 Attending Physician: Evangeline DeRupo, MD HPI: A 13-year-old boy had been well until 4 weeks before admission, when he developed a cough, periorbital edema, ankle swelling, headaches, and upper abdominal discomfort. On admission, he was febrile with facial and ankle edema; there were generalized, superficial lymphadenopathy; numerous adventitial sounds in the lungs; and mild hypertension […]

QUESTION Route, Dose/duration , Side effects/safety concerns, and Effectiveness for Hormonal – Estrogen, Hormonal – Progesterone, Alpha Blockers, SSRIs, Complementary to treat vasomotor symptoms of menopause ANSWER Managing Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause: Treatment Options and Considerations Introduction Vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats, are common complaints during menopause. These symptoms can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. To address vasomotor symptoms, various […]

QUESTION Nutrition goes far beyond simply deciding what foods to eat or avoid. Nutrition is an intricate and varied science. This week you will begin exploring how nutrients provide energy and help regulate your bodily functions. A foundation in the science of nutrition will ultimately better inform you of the way you prepare and consume meals, exercise, and implement lifelong healthy habits. Begin the week […]

QUESTION Al is a 52 year old male who smoked 2 ppd. He started smoking at age 15 and quit at age 27. He is an over the road trucker with no history of urinary tract infections or kidney disease. He presents to the clinic for a routine DOT physical. He does complain of being somewhat tired recently. The physical was normal with the exception […]

QUESTION In this assessment, you will analyze the relationship between ethics and health care research. You will demonstrate your research skills by applying them to an ethical scenario you choose. While most health care managers do not conduct research, being able to evaluate research and apply it to situations, such as the ethical concerns presented in this assessment, is critical to achieving the effective management […]

QUESTION Case Study: Patient Information: Chief complaint: 52-year-old white male comes in for c/o wet cough and intermittent fevers for a week; the above symptoms are progressively worsening; onset of back pain over the past 2 days. PMH: Not been seen by a provider for 5 years. No health insurance. + History of HTN and DM 2- diet controlled. Social history: 60 pack year history […]