Concepts of Care for Patients With HIV Disease  Julia Montgomery, a 37-year-old female, is talking with her gynecologist about concerns of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and asks to be tested. Later, the nurse calls to discuss the results with Ms. Montgomery, which indicate she is positive for HIV. Ms. Montgomery states, “Oh no, I have […]

Concepts of Inflammation and Immunity  Jillian, a 34-year-old female, arrives at the ED immediately after falling off a curb and injuring her right ankle, back, and right elbow. Her back has multiple large skin abrasions and the elbow has a 2-inch long laceration. Jillian states, “I think my ankle is sprained.”   Question 1 Which […]

Concepts of Acid-Base Balance Rau Kuohui, a 50-year-old female, was shot in the right side of her chest. She is currently in the progressive care unit. Her arterial blood gases are as follows:     pH 7.30   PaO2 88 mm Hg PaCO2 50 mm Hg   Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L    Lactate 5 mg/dL   Question […]

Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance  Ms. Floyd, a 96-year-old woman, has been vomiting for 24 hours and is unable to eat or drink. She arrives on the unit after being admitted for dehydration. Ms. Floyd has a history of constipation and hypertension. She takes psyllium, HCTZ, and metoprolol on a daily basis.    Question […]

The regulation of nursing practice is delineated within each state’s nurse practice act. Nurses are responsible for knowing and understanding how their practice is regulated by the state in which they are licensed. A nurse who practices beyond their state’s legal definition of nursing is subject to disciplinary action by the regulatory agency.   Respond […]

Annie Experiencing an Emotional Stress Towards Her New Job Discussion Annie is a new district attorney (DA) for her county and she has her first day in court. She walks into the courtroom and sits at the plaintiff’s table. She feels pretty relaxed and is excited about her first case as a DA; but she […]

The Four Important Functions of Epithelial Tissue Question 1. Name four important functions of epithelial tissue and provide at least one example of a tissue that exemplifies each function.   2. Compare and contrast skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissue relative to cellular structure, body location, and specific functions within the body.   3. Patients […]

Food Bourne Illnesses Discussion   Step 1: Using the following scenario, complete the case study.   During Spring Break, Angela, Bridgette, and Laura went to a small Mexican town near the Gulf of Mexico. On Friday night, the girls went to a restaurant. Angela and Bridgette shared a pizza with ground beef, refried beans, cheese, […]

Concepts of Acid-Base Balance Rau Kuohui, a 50-year-old female, was shot in the right side of her chest. She is currently in the progressive care unit. Her arterial blood gases are as follows:     pH 7.30   PaO2 88 mm Hg PaCO2 50 mm Hg   Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L    Lactate 5 mg/dL   Question […]

Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance  Ms. Floyd, a 96-year-old woman, has been vomiting for 24 hours and is unable to eat or drink. She arrives on the unit after being admitted for dehydration. Ms. Floyd has a history of constipation and hypertension. She takes psyllium, HCTZ, and metoprolol on a daily basis.    Question […]