Entries by Daphne Hanson

Futility: Lack of Benefit

Futility: lack of benefit, which means lack of improvement of a person as a whole Medical futility means that the proposed therapy should not be performed because available data show that it will not improve the patient’s medical condition. (Pro) It is ethically controversial: the claim that treatment is futile by a physician can come […]

Ventricular Tachycardia on the Cardiac Monitor

A nurse is caring for a client and notes ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. The client does not have a pulse. What electrical management does this client require?   2)     A nurse is assisting with care of a client with a pneumothorax.  The client has a chest tube in place and the water seal […]

Distinguishing Manifestation of Ulcerative Colitis

A distinguishing manifestation of Ulcerative Colitis is: Fat on the surface of the bowel Hyperemic colon Herniations of mucosa through colon wall Bouts of constipation A patient has been on extended antibiotic therapy and followed by bouts of severe watery diarrhea. The patient has been receiving visitors more frequently the past weeks bringing outside food […]