Entries by Daphne Hanson

Types of personality disorders

We have covered a wide array of disorders. In order to fully absorb the information, this assignment will help you to get more specific about the different types of personality disorders. Explain personality disorders Include each of the following points in assignment: Review the personality disorders we have discussed Select two of the disorders Create […]

The nursing literature

Autonomous practice is a highly evolved clinical attribute 1)What is your rationale for choosing this point, and an example of how this point has been displayed in nursing practice? This does not need to be a personal experience, rather, it can be an awareness of the value of the point as it pertains to the […]

Clinical information systems

In what ways can informatics help healthcare providers overcome current or emerging barriers to care and increase access to safe, quality healthcare? Include a discussion of the value and challenges of clinical provider order entry (CPOE) and clinical decision support systems (CDSS) in providing safe patient care in your response. Why are heuristic principles (human […]

Optimal physiological function

Homeostasis refers to the ability to live organisms to maintain a stable internal environment, despite fluctuations in the external environment. It involves regulating various parameters within the body, such as temperature, pH, ion concentrations, and hormone levels, which must be maintained within narrow ranges for optimal physiological function. Living organisms rely on various physiological and […]

Disease-oriented healthcare system

Explain how healthcare reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented healthcare system to one of wellness and prevention. Discuss ways in which health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in supporting and facilitating this shift. with reference

Laboratory management software system

You are the leader of a project to transition to a new laboratory management software system and to complete integration with the current electronic health record. Meetings and planning involved administration, nursing, and information technology. The administration pressured the team to finish the project quickly. Consequently, there was a minimal collaboration between departments to meet […]

Therapy for human immunodeficiency virus

Z.K. will begin therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. What drugs may be prescribed and why? What would you teach the patient about these drugs and what would be some adverse effects of these drugs? Scenario #4 Eric is admitted for acute confusion and has a history of alcohol abuse. Lactulose is listed on […]

Renal GU Progressive case study

Renal GU Progressive case study The nurse is admitting a 74-year-old female, KB, to the emergency department. She has a 4-day-long history of non-localized abdominal pain, incontinence, new-onset mental confusion, and lethargy. Her most current vital signs are BP 82/38, HR 118 and irregular, RR 28, Temp 100.9 degrees, room air oxygen saturation 89%.   […]

Lupus erythematosus

A 38-year-old female with a past medical history of significant lupus erythematosus (SLE) and hypertension, presents to her Primary Care Physician (PCP) for a wellness visit.  On physical exam, she is in no distress, VS BP 160/80mmHg (normally takes metoprolol and lisinopril but forgets from time to time) HR 80bpm RR 20/min. Laboratory results show […]