You are the nurse caring for one of the following patients. In this discussion, you will select a patient and identify an organization to support that patient and their family. Within your video response, demonstrate your delivery of this resource to the patient: Greet the patient and their family. Introduce the support organization you have […]

according to lewis’ medical surgical editon 12, Dysrhythmias Definition: Physiology: • Depolarization: Pathophysiology: • Caused by: • Have potential to be life-threatening when perfusion is decreased and cardiac output drops. • Various antiarrhythmic medications can also cause dysrhythmias. Risk Factors: Signs & Symptoms: Diagnostic Testing: Treatment: Complications: • Cardiac: Heart Failure • Left-sided failure indications: […]

Hello Luna. Thank you for your post. You point it out that culture is typically thought of as cumulative knowledge that belongs to a group of people over many generations and it varies from place to place. Cultural competence is then thought of as the ability to collaborate with individuals from that culture effectively which […]

A 14-year-old patient presents to the ER. After ruling out other conditions, the diagnosis is confirmed as catatonia. What are two evidence-based treatments used for catatonia?

Discuss at least three differences between Indian culture and the American culture in health-related topics. What is the major health related issues and concerns in this culture? May be clinical or procedural. Include where relevant, influences as to geography migration patterns, immigration, assimilation, heredity, family, faith and socioeconomics and community. An abstract and 4-6 page, […]

Which information would the nurse provide to a toddler’s parent who asks how to prevent burns at home? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. • Place cords out of reach. Turn pot handles to the side. Use protective guards on outlets. • Keep hot curling irons out of reach. […]

An elderly patient has been treated for hypertension for 30 years. Otherwise, she is in relatively good condition consider her age. She was brought to the emergency department and admitted in acute renal failure due to severe dehydration with hyponatremia. How would this encounter be coded?

Explain at least three differences between Indian culture and the American culture in health-related topics. What is the major health related issues and concerns in this culture? May be clinical or procedural. Include where relevant, influences as to geography migration patterns, immigration, assimilation, heredity, family, faith and socioeconomics and community. An abstract and 4-6 page, […]

A 16 year old patient requires wound suturing after an accident. The patient tells the NP that their last tetanus shot was “on time”. Should the patient receive another tetanus vaccination today? A. Yes, the Td was probably at age 10 years B. Yes, there is no documentation of the previous Td +immunization C. No, […]

Nikos LeChat, 25 years old, is admitted to an acute care medical clinical area for the treatment of an acute asthma attack. After a loading dose of aminophyllin, the physician prescribes a maintenance dose of 0. 8 mg/kg/hr by continues IV infusion. What is the plan of care for this patient taking the IV medication? […]