Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient. CASE STUDY 1: Focused Nose Exam Richard is a 50-year-old male with nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and postnasal drainage. Richard has struggled with an itchy nose, eyes, palate, and ears for 5 days. As you check his ears and throat for redness and inflammation, … Read more
Discuss another technique to find the popliteal pulse in this patient. • The nurse is completing a peripheral pulse assessment on a patient with atherosclerosis. She is having difficulty feeling the popliteal pulse. Discuss another technique to find the popliteal pulse in this patient. Follow the discussion questions participation and submission guidelines.· … Read more
The nurse is completing a peripheral pulse assessment on a patient with atherosclerosis. Chapter 15 • The nurse is completing a peripheral pulse assessment on a patient with atherosclerosis. She is having difficulty feeling the popliteal pulse. Discuss another technique to find the popliteal pulse in this patient. Follow the discussion questions … Read more
Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis. 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 … Read more
Discuss normal location of apical pulse and suggest causes for the location at the 6th intercostal space. Chapter 14 During assessment of the apical pulse, the nurse has the patient supine. They locate the apical impulse at the 6th intercostal space near the axilla area. Discuss normal location of apical pulse and suggest causes for … Read more
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