Cardiovascular Exemplars Complete the Cardiovascular Exemplar Table in its entirety.   Comparison of Cardiovascular Exemplars:       Angina   Acute Myocardial Infarction   Pathophysiology           Etiology           Assessment Findings (including Diagnostics)                   Nursing Diagnosis         […]

Types of Shock It is very important to differentiate between the different types of shock since treatment may depend on this. Complete the Comparison Table on the different types of shock.   Comparison Table on Types of Shock       Hypovolemic   Cardiogenic   Neurogenic   Anaphylactic   Septic   Pathophysiology       […]

A 60-year-old male patient is admitted with chest pain to the telemetry unit where you work. While having a bowel movement on the bedside commode, the patient becomes short of breath and diaphoretic. The ECG waveform shows bradycardia.   What other assessment findings should you anticipate?   Why does this patient probably have bradycardia?   […]

Gas Exchange Exemplars Complete the Gas Exchange Exemplar comparison table.   Comparison of Gas Exchange Exemplars:       Pneumothorax   Tension Pneumothorax   Flail Chest   Hemothorax   Acute Respiratory Failure   Pathophysiology                           Etiology               […]

Mr. Rivera is a 72-year-old patient with end stage COPD who is in the care of Hospice. He has a history of smoking, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 Diabetes. He is on Oxygen 2L per nasal cannula around the clock. His wife and 2 adult children help with his care. Develop a concept map for […]

Phases of Burn Injury A burn injury can severely affect a patient’s physical and emotional well-being. As a nurse you may be in charge of taking care of a patient during any of the three phases of burns. Please complete the Phases of Burn Injury table to better understand the needs of a burn patient […]

Cancer Treatment Options Mrs. Williams is a 27-year-old female diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently in pharmacy school. She does not have children, but hopes to have them someday. She has been tested and has a genetic predisposition for this disease.   What treatment options does she have?   What are the advantages and […]

Cancer Symptoms and their Management Cancer treatment is very aggressive in nature. The treatment can lead to symptoms that range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Complete the Cancer Symptoms Management Table. Do not forget to include complementary alternative therapy that may help in symptom management.   Symptom   Clinical Manifestations (including Diagnostics)   Possible Nursing Diagnosis […]

You have learned a lot during your training to become a Registered Nurse. At this point in your education, where do you see yourself as a nurse? What unit would you like to work in and why?   To be able to care for patients, you must be able to care for yourself. What are […]

Comparing and Contrasting Theories For this discussion, in three to four paragraphs, contrast two nursing models and theories found in your reading. Discuss how they are similar or different in the way the define/discuss health and wellness, illness, the client, the environment, and nursing. Summarize by selecting the one model or theory that aligns best […]