Entries by Daphne Hanson

Main features of the thinking process

Which of the following is not one of the four main features of the thinking process? A. Noticing and perceiving information cues and integrating new information B. Common distortions in our thinking habits affect how we perceive and judge others. C. Mental frameworks with stored knowledge guide our thinking. O D. Human thinking is inherently […]

Alcohol and substance abuse.

Describe alcohol and substance abuse. Describe the following drugs that are often abused and their systemic effect, the signs in the mouth, and what kind of considerations should be taken when the patient is suspected under the influence of the drugs? Amphetamines Alcohol Cocaine Opiates and opioids (Heroin, morphine, methadone) Barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Cannabis (marijuana) […]

The concern of childhood obesity

The school nurse, Nancy Oswald, is meeting with the school assistant superintendent and a nutritionist to address the concern of childhood obesity.    CASE INTRODUCTION— In this case, students will assume the role of school nurse and facilitate a system-wide change in a school setting that will target childhood nutrition and childhood obesity. Students will […]

MSN-prepared nurse in Nursing Informatics.

Describe a potential case scenario involving a MSN-prepared nurse in Nursing Informatics. Within the scenario, identify a specific problem which needs to be addressed. Examples might include a new curriculum, change in the EHR, decreasing patient satisfaction rates, safety risks, or another situation which impacts your future MSN role. Discuss how Kotter’s Change Model would […]

Success of the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy

What are the three foundations of success of the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy?   Activating business, activating local government and activating neighhourhood-friendly political parties. Activating professionals, activating wealthy business people and activating stock traders. Activating sports stars, activating musicians and activating computer game producers. Activating people, activating resources and activating neigbourhood-friendly policies. All of the […]

Common Reproductive Issues

Case Studies Chapter 4: Common Reproductive Issues 1. Terri, age 33. has been married for 2 years. She and her husband Richie have been trying to get pregnant since they first got married. Richie could not be at this appointment due to work commitment. Ten’i seems depressed as she discusses her infertility problems and starts […]