Entries by Daphne Hanson

Postop Transurethral Prostate Resection

Multi-patient: Postop Transurethral Prostate Resection   What priority focused assessment data, taking the patients’ age into consideration, will you note upon initial assessment of the multi-patient scenario? Identify three pharmacological and three non-pharmacological interventions that would be appropriate for this scenario? Priority (one or two items) Assessment Data: Non-pharmacological: Pharmacological: List the PMH that apply to this […]

Fibromyalgia a Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorder

 Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by: Pain resulting from joint and muscle inflammation Muscle pain in the skeletal muscles Neurologic pain the skeletal muscles Diffuse pain, fatigue, and tender points A 22 year old underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Following surgery. The patient experienced a peptic ulcer. What type of ulcer […]

The Pathophysiology of Neuropathy Description

The Pathophysiology of Neuropathy Description Briefly describe the pathophysiology of neuropathy. Your explanation must include: The impact of nerve damage or neuropathy Briefly describe the pathophysiology of neuropathy. Your explanation must include: The impact of nerve damage or neuropathy on the body systems and related structures The (potential) impact of neuropathy on mobilising a patient

Risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy

Identify three risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Explain the rationale for why each listed item is a risk factor. Risk factors are different than adverse drug reactions. ADRs can be a result of polypharmacy, and is important, but ADRs are not a risk factor.

SVD (Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery)

A client had an SVD (spontaneous vaginal delivery) today. The labor and delivery nurse gives you a shift report and notes the client is RH Negative and her infant is RH Positive. Discuss the drug RhoGAM (immune globulin), including: Route Nursing Implications Indications for Use Contraindications for Use