QUESTION Case Study: A 25-year-old Oriental primigravida, blood type O , presents to the hospital with ruptured membranes at 39 weeks gestation. She is admitted and allowed to go into labor. Twelve hours after admission a vaginal exam showed the cervix is 50% effaced and only 2 cm dilated. The patient is then given oxytocin to augment labor. Twenty-four hours after admission she is noted […]

QUESTION The patient, an 18-month-old male, was admitted with reactive airway disease versus viral pneumonia. His symptoms of wheezing and congestion had become increasingly worse over the past few days. He had been healthy since birth except for congenital pulmonary stenosis, which was evaluated during this admission. ANSWER Assessing and Managing Respiratory Distress in an 18-Month-Old Male Introduction Respiratory distress in pediatric patients is a […]

QUESTION A patient who experienced a sexual assault 2 weeks ago continues to feel threatened, will not leave the apartment, and has increased anxiety of feeling unsafe. Which crisis phase is the patient experiencing? ANSWER Understanding Crisis Phases in Response to Sexual Assault Introduction Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can trigger various emotional and psychological responses. Individuals who have experienced sexual assault may […]

QUESTION The potential consequences of medical interventions like cancer treatments, steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, and anti-seizure medications on immune system function and overall health can be significant and varied. Cancer treatments, including radiation and chemotherapy, are known to have immunosuppressive effects. While they target rapidly dividing cancer cells, they can also affect healthy immune cells, potentially weakening the body’s ability to fight infections during and after […]

QUESTION Effectiveness of music therapy and progressive muscle relaxation in T reducing stress before exams and improving academic performance in Nursing students: ANSWER Enhancing Academic Performance and Reducing Stress in Nursing Students: Music Therapy vs. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Introduction Nursing education is a demanding and rigorous process, often accompanied by high levels of stress and anxiety, particularly before exams. The mental and emotional well-being of […]

QUESTION A patient with psoriasis is admitted to the emergency department. The patient reports treatment for the lesions include etanercept (Enbrel). Which laboratory result would require a change in treatment? A patient with psoriasis is admitted to the emergency department. The patient reports treatment for the lesions include etanercept (Enbrel). Which laboratory result would require a change in treatment? ANSWER Laboratory Monitoring in Psoriasis Treatment […]

QUESTION John Malone, a 58 year old type 2 diabetic who initially presented to the Emergency Department with fever, nausea, vomiting and extreme pain in the right gluteal area. Noted was an area of erythema (bruising) on the right buttock. He was concerned that he “got infected because of his insulin injections” at the site. Diagnosis was a deep tissue injury with Clostridium difficile infection […]

QUESTION The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with anxiety who is a victim of intimate partner abuse. Which nursing intervention would help in reducing the anxiety levels of the patient?The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with anxiety who is a victim of intimate partner abuse. Which nursing Intervention would help in reducing the anxiety levels of the patient? ANSWER Nursing Interventions to Reduce […]

QUESTION Jane, a 25-year-old G2P1 woman who is 36 hours post birth and is having difficulty breastfeeding her baby girl. Her fundus is firm at the umbilicus and lochia rubra is moderate to scant. ANSWER Supporting a New Mother: Addressing Breastfeeding Challenges and Postpartum Concerns Introduction Jane, a 25-year-old G2P1 woman, is 36 hours postpartum and is experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding her newborn baby girl. […]

QUESTION 14-year-old Caucasian female presents to a school-based teen clinic. Her chief complaint is that she has had stomach aches daily for the past several weeks. She states that she feels better after she eats something and feels worse when she is hungry. She reports that she has tried to tell people about her stomach aches and feels she is being ignored. She is new […]