A person of Mediterranean descent may have low blood levels of hemoglobin. a. Describe why this is true and why nurses need to be aware of these differences in hemoglobin levels. b. Explain how hemoglobin levels may affect a persons health. 2. Michelle is a 42-year-old African American woman who is 12 weeks pregnant. She works … Read more
Discussion : 1. A nurse on a surgical unit mentions that she would like to know more about various cultures and how to take care of patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. a. How could you use the Andrews/Boyle TIP Model to support her wish to provide culturally competent care? b. Give an example of how the … Read more
Dorothy is a 26-year-old woman who is 5 months pregnant with her third child. She and her two older childrenAlice aged 6 years and Tom aged 3 yearsare currently living in a shelter after leaving her abusive husband. At her visit, she tells the nurse this is her first prenatal visit. She also lets the … Read more
1. Do you think that human trafficking is a real problem in the US and why? 2. After viewing the video on school nursing, do you think this is something you would be interested in? 3. Why are teen mothers considered part of the vulnerable population? 4. APA format for all references
Understanding family structure and style is essential to patient and family care. Conducting a family interview and needs assessment gathers information to identify strengths, as well as potential barriers to health. This information ultimately helps develop family-centered strategies for support and guidance. This family health assessment is a two-part assignment. The information you gather in … Read more
cite all answers- use APA sentence structure and referencing 1. Why are ACE inhibitors prescribed for diabetic patients (outside of hypertension). 2. Name the 4 types of insulin and what each is used for in diabetes management? 3. What labs would you expect to be drawn for your patient on levothyroxine? 4. What medication … Read more
Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing and Caring book Caring for the Nguyens Review the opening scenario of Nam Nguyen in the front of this book. Imagine you are the clinic nurse at the Family Medicine Center. Based on the information presented in the scenario, work through the following questions: Patient Situation Why is Mr. Nguyen … Read more
A 52-year-old male presents to the clinic with a productive cough for 5 days. Describe at least 5 more questions the FNP should ask this patient in the health history. Please generate at least 5 differential diagnoses for a cough. Describe how the FNP would clinically manage and follow up this patient based on each … Read more
Think about the articles you have been reading each week. Were there any recommendations for practice that you thought could be implemented in your clinical practice tomorrow? Next week? Next year? Provide rationale to support your response. Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style … Read more
Directions: Initial Post Describe how you achieved each course competency including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to that competency. Describe how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice. Course Competencies Explain principles of care for clients with oncological disorders. Identify components of safe and effective nursing care for clients … Read more