Entries by Daphne Hanson

Bronchoscopy and biopsy

A nurse is caring for a patient after a bronchoscopy and biopsy. Which of the following signs, if noted in the patient, should be reported immediately to the physician.? a. dry cough b. hematuria c. bronchospasm d. blood-streaked sputum

Structural racism and the ethics of care

Scott, Britton, and McLemore (2019) discuss structural racism and the ethics of care related to black mothers.  Explain the concept of “mother blame” narratives and how they can affect nursing care. Explain the strategies to optimize health equity in birth outcomes. What is reproductive justice, and can the concept of ethical care for this population […]

Economic and budgetary impacts of Telehealth

Using the CDC’s Policy Analytical Framework, answer the questions below: Economic and budgetary impacts of Telehealth policy: Comparison of the costs to enact, implement, and enforce the policy with the value of the Benefits Budget •              What are the costs and benefits associated with the policy, from a budgetary perspective? •              e.g., for public (federal, state, […]

Health department for oral contraceptives

Laura, a 20-year-old college student, went to the health department for oral contraceptives. Laura asks the nurse how to take the medication and wants to know the adverse effects of oral contraceptives. What should the nurse assess for prior to the physician prescribing oral contraceptives? How would the nurse respond to Laura’s questions? One month […]

The treatment authority permits

Michael is a 40-year-old mathematician who lives in Brisbane. He has a full-time job, a partner, Kelly, and two daughters. Michael was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a 21-year-old university student, but has, with the care of his loving parents and partner, consistently managed his condition with the assistance of a regular medication regime under the […]

Metastatic lung cancer

Describe a scenario involving an individual with metastatic lung cancer. Include the physical, psychosocial, cultural, economic, educational, and environmental factors that influence the health status of the individual in the scenario. Where is the individual on the health continuum, and why? How might the MSN-prepared nurse support positive health outcomes through a holistic approach and […]

Mental Health Nursing

Journal regarding your learning from topics of Mental Health Nursing. Relate your personal or social experiences to what you have learned from the nursing mental health course.

Public health trends and practices

The Administrative Simplification Compliance Act of 2001 requires that all Medicare claims be submitted electronically. Discuss vulnerabilities in the protection of electronic health information. Identify and discuss specific resources or federal agencies that you will utilize to remain informed and current in public health trends and practices.