Patient Case #4   Patient: Vernon Russell Diagnosis: Right-sided stroke (mild left hemiplegia) Brief Summary : Vernon Russell is a 55-year-old Native American male who was admitted with a stroke with mild left hemiplegia yesterday. The patient is nothing by mouth except medications. Chest-x-ray confirmed possible aspiration pneumonia on the right side. Medications: · Losartan 50 […]

Activity 6 Emergency Response Planning Emergency response planning is the organization, coordination, and direction of available resources to respond to an event or bring and emergency under control. Select one of the scenarios below and complete the activity. Earthquake Emergency Response The healthcare team has just been notified that there was an earthquake in the […]

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your […]

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past five years. She is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a BMI of 30.8. Her waist circumference is 37 inches. She acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. She also notes […]

Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs: · Synthroid 100 mcg daily · Nifedipine 30 mg daily · Prednisone 10 mg daily   There are many causes of […]