Entries by Daphne Hanson

Critically discuss the importance of clinical judgment

Critically discuss the importance of clinical judgment and decision-making to nurses in clinical practice when caring for deteriorating patients. The assignment should be supported with reference to your clinical practice to illustrate your experiences of clinical judgment and decision making(CJDM) and supported by relevant literature.

Comparing two nursing interventions

Comparing two nursing interventions (what evidence says should be done (I) vs what is currently being done (C)) to improve patient care outcomes (O). I need two nursing interventions for improving patient care due to nursing shortages.

Reproductive infection or illness

You all probably know someone who has had a reproductive infection or illness, including reproductive cancer. Tell the class about your or your person’s experience with the infection/illness, describing the signs and symptoms, how it was diagnosed, the treatment (if it is ongoing describe what is ongoing), and the outcome. Do so using medical terminology, […]

Culture and personal values influence

How do culture and personal values influence the use of complementary and alternative medicine practices? (in-text citation and reference required). In your own culture, what types of complementary practices are utilized? Describe the practice and what it was used for. (no reference required). What types of complementary and alternative practices have you seen in your […]

Human Factors play an integral part in healthcare

Human Factors play an integral part in healthcare. Review this week’s videos regarding this topic and reflect upon these factors and your own experiences. In the video LDI Louise Batz, her daughter mentions 3 reasons preventable medical errors occur and her conviction about the importance of patients and families being an integral part of the healthcare […]

Explain what hyperplastic means

The entire bladder was actually somewhat erythematous with mucosa looking somewhat hyperplastic, particularly in the right dome and lateral wall of the bladder. Explain what hyperplastic means in this context of the note.

Component of health plans

Why do you believe that funding preventive health care services has taken so long to become a major component of health plans? Give two examples and explanations in 400 words and put reference.

Medical-surgical unit that specializes in the care of patients

You are a nursing student who is assigned to a busy medical-surgical unit that specializes in the care of patients with diabetes-related conditions. One of your patients for the day is Ms. Ncube, a 63-year-old woman who is post-operative for an amputation of the right foot. You enter the room to conduct your morning assessment […]

Healthcare program for Diabetes Mellitus

Select a healthcare program for Diabetes Mellitus within your practice or within a healthcare organization. Summarize the program, including costs and the project outcomes. Describe the target population. Explain the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of the program. Be specific and provide examples. Describe the role of the nurse advocate […]