Entries by Daphne Hanson

The intermediate care unit

You are the nurse on duty on the intermediate care unit, and you are scheduled to take the next admission. The ED nurse calls to give you the following report: “This is Barb in the ED, and we have a 42-year-old male, K.L., with a lower GI bleed. He is a sandblaster with a 12-year […]

Dissemination strategies

Post at least two dissemination strategies you would be most inclined to use and explain why. Explain which dissemination strategies you would be least inclined to use and explain why. Identify at least two barriers you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies you are most inclined to use. Be specific and provide examples. Explain […]

Peptic ulcer disease

A client with peptic ulcer disease receives  a new prescription for cimetidine. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?   A.  Monitor for any signs of sexual dysfunction B. Notify the healthcare provider of lethargy C. Decrease cigarette use to a pack per day D. Take the medication an hour […]

The consequences of a healthcare organization

Post a description of what you believe to be the consequences of a healthcare organization not involving nurses in each stage of the SDLC when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system. Provide specific examples of potential issues at each stage of the SDLC and explain how the inclusion of nurses may help address […]

How does Philip Morris handle the sensitive issues

How does Philip Morris handle the sensitive issues associated with marketing tobacco? What kind of information does its Website at http://www.philipmorris.com/ provide about smoking and its adverse effects on health? How do you think Philip Morris can justify such marketing tactics? After checking around the site, do you think that approach makes the company more or […]