JP is a 17-year-old male who complains of redness, tenderness and warmth of his left lower leg which has been spreading for the past 3 days. From your questioning, you discover JP has a recent spider bite in the same area but it never seemed to heal. You suspect that JP has an uncomplicated cellulitis […]

54. When considering a combined oral contraceptive for the purpose of pregnancy prevention, which of the following is considered an unacceptable risk factor? A – Blood pressure > 140/90 mm Hg B – BMI >35 C – Migraine with aura D – Inflammatory bowel disease

A Foods high in potassium: apricots bananas potatoes tomatoes avocado fish spinach beans A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils […]

Dr. Jones outlines a framework for understanding how racism operates in situations based on the structures, policies, practices, norms, and values. Approach this activity through your perspective as a student analyzing racism at your school, a professional evaluating racism in the workplace, a member of a community organization or a resident of your community. Use […]

Review the following cases and comment on why they are or are not appropriate under EMTALA. In your responses to classmates, discuss the ethical issues related to these cases (remember, what’s legal isn’t always ethical, and what’s ethical isn’t always legal) Case 1: An emergency department nurse directed a 58-year-old patient complaining of blurry vision […]

A client who is an Orthodox Jew follows a kosher diet. To ensure adequate nutritional intake, the nurse and client work with the dietician to incorporate the client’s nutritional preferences for meals. Which intervention would be most appropriate? using special blessed plates when meats and vegetables are served ensuring that milk is provided with each […]

As a teacher for students with moderate to severe disabilities, documenting and communicating medical and IEP information to support staff, service providers, and parents is critically important to executing the IEP and ensuring the well-being of each student. Because students with moderate to severe disabilities often have multiple diagnoses, it is the legal and ethical […]

A student who uses a wheelchair and needs healthcare services related to a breathing machine is enrolled in special education services. He is considered medically fragile and requires nursing care 24 hours a day. The school would like to share the cost of the nurse with the family. How the cost be legally shared? The […]

Mary is a 72-year-old type 2, uncontrolled diabetic. Her a1c is 10%. Mary’s medications include Metformin 1 gram BID, Amaryl 4mg BID, and Actos 30mg daily. She was just diagnosed with Class III heart failure. a. What initial medication change will you make in light of the recent diagnosis of heart failure? Provide your rationale. […]

A patient has been diagnosed with anemia secondary to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. To reduce the risk of developing hemolytic anemia, the patient should be instructed to avoid