QUESTION Topic 3 DQ 2 Oct 19-23, 2023 Considering the same population group identified in DQ 1, propose how you would adapt, modify, or develop genetic and genomic information for patients based on their specific culture, literacy, religion, and preferred language as a DNP-prepared nurse. ANSWER Culturally Competent Genetic and Genomic Nursing for Diverse Populations Introduction As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared nurse, delivering […]

QUESTION A 30-year-old woman is referred to a reproductive specialist because of difficulties in conceiving a child. She reports that she has frequently been bothered by a milky discharge from her breasts, and also has experienced irregular periods. A pregnancy test is negative. An MRI scan reveals a mass in her pituitary. A blood test is likely to reveal elevated levels of? ANSWER Hormonal Imbalance […]

QUESTION Tamsulosin (Flomax) does what to improve urinary flow? Tamsulosin (Flomax) does what to improve urinary flow? Increase resistance of the prostate Increase bladder contractions Decrease resistance of the prostate Decrease bladder contractions Which medication works to stop diarrhea by stimulating opioid receptors with less CNS effects? Which medication works to stop diarrhea by stimulating opioid receptors with less CNS effects? ANSWER Improving Urinary Flow […]

QUESTION Mr. Jones is in the office today for a follow up of his essential hypertension and cardiomegaly. Both conditions are documented as stable, and he is told to continue with his medications. The two conditions are unrelated. What is the ICD10CM diagnosis code for Mr. Jones’ hypertension What is the ICD10CM diagnosis code for Mr. Jones’ cardiomegaly ANSWER Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding for Hypertension and […]

QUESTION Factors that can influence whether a patient follows instructions include their level of health literacy, their belief in the importance of the instructions, their motivation to improve their health, and any barriers they may face in following the instructions, such as financial constraints or lack of social support ANSWER Factors Influencing Patient Adherence to Medical Instructions Introduction Patient adherence to medical instructions is a […]

QUESTION The nurse will be giving several clients an injection. For which client will the nurse most likely be using an intradermal injection?The nurse is holding the skin with the nondominant hand prior to inserting the needle for an intramuscular injection. What is the recommended technique? ANSWER  Intradermal vs. Intramuscular Injections: Choosing the Right Technique for Optimal Patient Care Introduction The administration of injections is […]

QUESTION 5. Margaret Chan reports that she is experiencing unusual muscle movement and lip smacking after receiving 10 mg of metoclopramide intravenously for nausea and vomiting. The nursing assistant notifies the primary nurse of the patient’s complaints. How should the nurse respond to the patient’s concern? ANSWER Addressing Patient Concerns: Unusual Muscle Movement and Lip Smacking After Medication Administration Introduction Patient safety and well-being are […]

QUESTION Your patient has difficulty swallowing tablets. So you find amoxicillin elixir 125mg in 5mls. The prescription is for 0.5g. How many ml do you give? ANSWER Medication Administration: Converting Dosage for Optimal Patient Care Introduction Ensuring that patients receive their prescribed medications in a form that they can comfortably and safely ingest is a fundamental responsibility of healthcare providers. Some patients, due to various […]

QUESTION Grace tells you that she and her husband are putting off having children. She has been exclusively breast-feeding, which she says, decreases her chance of getting pregnant you inform her. ANSWER Fertility and Exclusive Breastfeeding: Debunking the Myths Introduction Fertility and family planning are important aspects of many people’s lives, and making informed decisions about when to start a family is crucial. Grace’s belief […]

QUESTION Identify integumentary conditions that are integral to a disease process. How do you assign multiple codes to a single condition? For example, lesions. How are more than 10 lesions coded? How are acute and chronic conditions reported? When do you apply combination codes? ANSWER Coding Integumentary Conditions and Complex Cases in Medical Records Introduction The accurate coding of integumentary conditions is a crucial aspect […]