The Comprehensive Prenatal Substance Abuse Program impresses me with its holistic approach, recognizing that substance abuse during pregnancy is not solely a medical issue but a complex interplay of social, psychological, and medical factors. This model stands out for its commitment to long-term support, ensuring that mothers receive ongoing care beyond the initial detoxification phase.…
In the context of cellular adaptations, injury, and death, how can nurse practitioners apply their knowledge of cellular biology to develop more targeted and effective interventions for managing chronic conditions and preventing disease progression in their patients? Provide personal examples of your experience as a nurse. Given the critical role of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base…
At her first visit with you, Ms. Ryan, a 55-year-old school teacher, is checked in by the medical assistant with a blood pressure of 155/92. Ms. Ryan reports no history of HTN or CVR disease and is asymptomatic. Repeat BP performed by you gives a reading of 148/85. In addition to ordering labwork and an…
Kelley’s grandfather is visited in his home each day by a home care provider because he recently suffered a stroke and needs help dressing, bathing, walking, preparing meals, and keeping track of his medication. Which type of care does Kelley’s grandfather receive?
Sarah is a 34-year-old patient who recently had a stroke and is suffering from aphasia. She has been in the hospital for three weeks and her family said she appears to be upset and is refusing to eat. You walk into her room to check her vital signs, but she refuses to cooperate. She becomes…
Abby explained to her friends why she has to go to the school nurse’s office twice a day to receive shots for her condition. Her classmates started bulling her about being sick. When the office notified the teacher to send Abby to the nurse, Abby became agitated and told the teacher she didn’t want to…
Ann, a community nurse, made an afternoon home visit with Susan and her father. After the death of her mother, Susan had growing concerns about her father living alone. “I worry about my father all the time. He is becoming more forgetful and he has trouble seeing. Mom used to take care of him. I…
Karl, a 2 year old child, presents to the clinic with his mother. He was previously seen three days ago with otitis media and was treated with amoxicillin. His mother identifies he was getting better, but today, he is feverish, lethargic, irritable, and refusing to drink fluids. The nurse suspects candida albicans infection. What assessment…
A 9-month-old infant presents to the clinic for a rash on her buttocks lasting for 2 days. The nurse practitioner is suspecting diaper dermatitis. Which of the following statements made by the parent regarding diaper dermatitis management requires additional teaching? Question 28Select one: a. “I will apply zinc oxide ointment to the area.” b. “I…
Patient with a Sustained Unwitnessed Fall Mr. D, 90-year-old man with a recent fall and unstable T10-T11 fracture requiring a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis (TLSO brace) complicated by a pressure injury to mid-back. The patient was transferred from one of the acute hospitals in the GTA. The patient had undergone neurosurgery for the spinal…