Five months following treatment for herpes zoster (shingles), an older adult client tells the home health nurse of continuing to experience pain where the rash occurred and which action should the nurse implement. a. Teach the client about phantom pain symptoms b. Determine if the client has had a shingles vaccination c. Complete an assessment […]
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a client who is post thyroidectomy a. Maintain a semi-fowler position b. Prepare to administer radioactive iodine treatments c. Resume antithyroid drug therapy d. Anticipate and monitor for hypothermia
The nurse is caring for a client who had an appendectomy 4 hours ago. which finding requires immediate action by the nurse a. High-pitched sound heard upon inspiration b. Apical heart rate of 100 to 110 beats/mins c. Redness and edema noted at the incision site d. Pain rating of 8 on a scale of […]
Research to Identify the Correlation Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Nursing Shortage in Acute Care Use the following questions to guide your narrative: What is the observed clinical problem and why is it important? What is the current practice? Is it effective or not effective? Explain. Based on your current knowledge what should be […]
Explain the application of stimulus and response techniques in counselling practice What is the importance of stimulus and response in the learning process? According to this theory, a stimulus is necessary for learning, while man responds even without any stimulus, and learns as well. This theory talks of arriving at the correct response by trial and […]
Brenda Zalewski, a 45-year-old woman, had a goiter as a child and a thyroidectomy at age 12. She has been taking a synthetic thyroid preparation since that time. Ms. Zalewski takes a maintenance dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.1 mg orally daily. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. While Ms. Zalewski […]
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism produce significant signs and symptoms in clients. Describe the physiologic effects of thyroid hormone. Compare and contrast the two disorders. Both conditions can be treated with medications that help the body to achieve a more normal level of thyroid hormones. Discuss medications used for hyperthyroidism and the therapeutic effects. Discuss medications used […]
Melissa is a 6-year-old girl who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her physician has ordered a treatment regimen that includes blood glucose monitoring and regular insulin injections four times a day. Melissa and her parents have presented to the medical clinic for follow-up and teaching regarding Melissa’s condition and care needs. Discuss […]
Mary is a 48-year-old woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Her pain is no longer controlled by aspirin and her physician ordered 5 mg of prednisone three times a day. Over the next 4 weeks, Mary’s symptoms were markedly improved and she became more mobile again. She also noted that for the first time in years […]
Discuss the effects of diet, exercise, and drug therapy with the client. A 58-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with type two diabetes. Your patient tells you his grandson has Type 1 diabetes. Discuss how you as the nurse can help your patient understand the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
