Entries by Daphne Hanson

Phases of curriculum development.

Discuss the different phases of curriculum development. What are the essential elements that need to be identified in the planning phase to develop a course or program? How do mission and philosophy from a school or institution inform the development of the curriculum?

Nursing manager respond

The The nursing manager receives a letter from a staff member describing a weekend incident in which a nirsing assistant left the building, took 1 1/2 hour lunch break, did not clock out, and did not notify anyone about the absence. On returning, the assistant did minimal work, hid in a back room, and did […]

Ethical behavior in nursing professional

What are the actions of ethical behavior that the nursing professional must show when offering health care to groups and communities? 2. Social norms and legal regulations (according to the place of PR and/or US) necessary when offering health care to groups and communities. 3. Select and explain one (1) nursing theory or model that […]

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

The patient is a 48-year-old unconscious woman admitted to the ED.  She has a known history of type 1 diabetes mellitus.  Her daughter accompanies her and tells the staff that her mother has had the “flu” and has been unable to eat or drink very much.  The daughter is uncertain whether her mother has taken […]

Development of nursing care plans

How is the estimation process as part of the development of nursing care plans? Identifies the sources of information for the estimation process. Then, select and explain two (2) physical data sources and two (2) virtual data sources that you can use in estimating, planning, and implementing. After evaluating the physical and virtual sources of […]

Prescribed acebutolol

D.K., a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago. He has been diagnosed with classic (stable) angina. D.K. is prescribed acebutolol. His baseline vital signs are blood pressure 108/58; pulse 56 (at times irregular); and respirations 28. His past medication history includes asthma. What assessments should the nurse make while D.K. is […]

Epidemiology and community epidemiology 

1. Definition of epidemiology and community epidemiology 2. Mention the basic concepts of epidemiology. 3. Mention three (3) sources of information used in epidemiology for data collection. 4. List five (5) vulnerable or at-risk populations. ***COVID-19*** communicable disease that affects the population in Puerto Rico or the United States. Then answer the following questions: 1. […]

Primary payer

Primary payer- Anthem BCBC Traditional (80-20) coinsurance;$250 deduct) Charge amount- $75.00 Allowed amount $75.00 Deductible due- $0.00 Coinsurance- $15.00 Payment to provider- $60.00 Secondary payer- Aetna choice Copayment- $15.00, not paid yet Payment to provider- $0.00 What is te patient balance?