A new patient, a 55-year-old woman, presents to you for a general medical examination. Her family history is significant for coronary artery disease. She wants to do whatever she can to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). Currently, she is not taking any medications. Her body mass index is 27 kg/m2. Her blood pressure is 128/78 mm […]

Your patient has been admitted to the SICU for infections following orthopedic surgery. You notice that the patient has a VNS and is also ordered some further tests. Which of the following would cause concern? A. Patient voice is hoarse B. MRI Ordered C. Vascular tests are ordered D. Patient has a cough

Choose one of the following vulnerable patients and create a Medication Guide for the patient: 1. Patient 1: 26-year-old female with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder who is increasing in isolation and poor self-care. She is in her third trimester of pregnancy. 2. Patient 2: 16-year-old male with a diagnosis […]

Can you identify the patient teaching required for a person diagnosed with hypertension? Drag and drop the patient teaching you would reinforce in each situation listed. Angiotensin Inhibitors and Receptor Blockers Do not stop abruptly Rise slowly Take with food Monitor for angioedema Monitor blood glucose levels Report new-onset cough Wear sunscreen and protective clothing

  CAUTI Reduction and Foley Utilization Collaborative Doctor in Nursing Practice Start the introduction with a powerful statement or two to stimulate the interest of your reader. Explicitly state that the DNP Project Manuscript concerns an evidence-based intervention on CAUTI Reduction and Foley Utilization Collaborative to improve healthcare outcomes. Improving healthcare should include variables of […]

The healthcare provider (HCP) orders gentamicin 2.5 mg/kg IV every 8 hours to be infused over 30 minutes with a peak and trough level at the second dose for treatment of pneumonia. The pharmacy sends 17 ml of the medication in a syringe to be adminstered.

Brian is admitted to Middling Medical Center for a total knee replacement. During his stay, he gets a wound infection. He is treated with IV antibiotics and then discharged. This infection would be considered Blood-borne pathogen Healthcare associated infection Community-acquired infection Multiple drug-resistant organism infection

please paraphrase the following paragraph: Today’s AFE Community Experience underscored the ‘art of nursing’ in the context of community nutrition and environmental health.It emphasized the role of nurses in advocating for policies that promote food justice and environmental sustainability. This experience has inspired me to consider avenues for involvement in community-based initiatives that address the […]

Which part of the Quality Hospital’s infection surveillance program is responsible for documenting and tracking follow up procedures related to staff exposure to blood-borne pathogens? 1. facility safety program 2. community health program 3. facility infection surveillance 4. community infection surveillance

Mercy Hospital needs to staff its hospital emergency center with a nursing staff that accommodates the times where emergencies occur most often and during times where staffing is needed most. This is a new hospital so it may need to hire additional nursing staff. It’s not clear how many more nurses should be hired. Management […]