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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON GERIATRICS.
The residents of a skilled nursing facility were in groups meeting spending happy hour together and reminiscing about life experiences and the past.The nurse understands that the main purpose of this groups is to?. A. Keep the geriatric residents from disturbing the nursing staff. B.Observe and see if they are interacting with each other. C.Part …
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PSYCHOSOCIAL.
The doctor orders Rocephin for patient with urinary tract infection. Before the nurse can start infusing the antibiotics intravenously the patient says “the doctor keeps ordering antibiotics I doubt if the antibiotics treatment will help me”.What will be the most appropriate response by the nurse?. A.Are you saying that you are feeling helpless and that …
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. CASE STUDY ON UTERINE CANCER.( brief summary)
A 35years old female with uterine cancer is admitted in Medical Oncology floor. History of high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertention. (Uterine cancer is a cancer that begins in the uterus) Nursing Assessment Findings. Waterdischarge,irregular menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia.Patient diagnosed through endometrial biopsy ( it can also be diagnosed through currettage or other diagnostic tests) INTERVENTION! 1.Internal …
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HYSTERECTOMY! WHAT IS IT?.
There are various types of hysterectomy .Total hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, cervix ( Vagina remains intact)Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingoophorectomy (TAH-BSO)Which involves the removal of uterus, fallopian tubes,and ovaries. Radical Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries, oviducts,lymph nodes,lymph channels removed including cervix and uterus,as well as TAH-BSO.It is …
WHAT ARE THE COMMON FEARS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN?.
1.Lack of control and independence. 2.Knowledge deficit of procedures and the events in the hospital. 3.Lack of participation in routine activities. 4.Interruption of daily activities for hospital procedures. 5.Lack of exposures and the ability to cope with the new developments. 6.Fear of being disabled and possible death.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD COPE WITH HOSPITALIZATION?.
1.You will provide emotional support and reassure your child.Parent often exhibit fear,guilt and uncertainty and that will affect the child. So as a parent do your best to reassure your child. Questions. 1.What do you think is the best approach?. 2.What do you think about separation anxiety?. #emotionalsupport,#schoolage,#nurse,#separationanxiety,#parents.
CASE STUDY TOTAL R.HIP REVISION.
A 65years old man with dislocated right hip is brought in by his son.History of right hip replacement, hypertension ,anemia.Full code. Height 5feet 6inches, weight 150lbs.Standard precautions. High risk for fall. 02 at 2liter nasal canula with saturation of 96%.Transportation method is bed.SCD bilateral lower extremity. No advance Directive but a copy is on the …
MEDICAL SURGICAL QUESTIONS FOR NURSING.(PSYCHIATRIC)
1.A 25years man describes his fears about taking the elevator to the 18th floor of his office building to his nurse. He felt anxious, shortness of breath with his heart ♥ racing like it will fall out of his chest.What does this information reveal to the Registered nurse performing patient physical assessment?. A. Patient is …
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THE ANNOYING NURSE WITH THE PHRASE” FRIENDLY REMINDER”.
The nurse on general surgery with indifference nonchallant written all over her went to another nurse and started her statement with the phrase “this is just a friendly reminder that you should do A,B, C.She looked at her with determination to be a great teamplayer and role model, you responded thank you for your friendly …
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Nurses You Move Me 