Discussion: Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases As presented in this week’s
/in Feeds /by Munene davidDiscussion: Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases
As presented in this week’s
readings, many individuals actually acquire infections as a result of being treated in a hospital. As you know, hospitals are no longer being reimbursed for services required when patients acquire these types of infections.
Medical errors, the spread of infection, and other types of patient safety issues are frequently heard about on the evening news. In a newspaper or lay magazine, locate an article about emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases.
Summarize the article you selected and provide the reference. Then, address the following:
- What implications does the article have for BSN nursing practice?
- What is the BSN nurse’s role in preventing and managing nosocomial infections?Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.
- Must be 250-350 words (not including the full references). Keep your responses succinct. Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines.
Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% Discount! Use Coupon Code "Newclient"
Jennifer is a 2-year-old female who presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer
/in Feeds /by Munene davidJennifer is a 2-year-old female who presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer
has been
“running a temperature” for the last 3 days. Mom says that Jennifer is usually healthy
and has no significant medical history. She was in her usual state of good health until 3 days ago
when she started to get fussy, would not eat her breakfast, and would not sit still for her favorite
television cartoon. Since then she has had a fever off and on, anywhere between 101oF and
today’s high of 103.2oF. Mom has been giving her ibuprofen, but when the fever went up to
103.2oF today, she felt that she should come in for evaluation. A physical examination reveals a
height and weight appropriate 2-year-old female who appears acutely unwell. Her skin is hot and
dry. The tympanic membranes are slightly reddened on the periphery, but otherwise normal in
appearance. The throat is erythematous with 4+ tonsils and diffuse exudates. Anterior cervical
nodes are readily palpable and clearly tender to touch on the left side. The child indicates that her
throat hurts “a lot” and it is painful to swallow. Vital signs reveal a temperature of 102.8oF, a pulse
of 128 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of 24 beats per minute.
Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% Discount! Use Coupon Code "Newclient"
You are the assigned nurse for Mrs. K, a 63-year-old Caucasian female admitted to the telemetry unit
/in Feeds /by Munene davidYou are the assigned nurse for Mrs. K, a 63-year-old Caucasian female admitted to the telemetry unit following a
presentation to the ER 3 days ago with a 2-hour history of pain her left shoulder radiating up to her neck. EKG and enzymes ruled her in for AMI and she successfully completed a catheterization with a stent in the right coronary artery. Her past medical history was significant only for hypertension for 10 years which was managed with HCTZ 25 mg daily. She is slightly overweight, and reports that she does not have time to exercise regularly, as she commutes over 1 hour each way to her secretarial job daily. Her meals are irregular, and often consist of convenience foods.
Her physician enters the room while you are providing care to tell her that her labs have indicated that she now has type II diabetes mellitus and that he is adding Metformin 250 bid daily. In addition, he is adding atorvastatin (Lipitor) 80 mg daily, ASA 81mg daily, clopidogrel 75 mg daily, metoprolol 100 mg b.i.d. and enalopril (Vasotec) 10 mg daily for the newly diagnosed coronary artery disease.
Reflect on the patient’s personal scenario presented in this Case Study and address the following in a 2- to 3-page paper:
Based on the case study, respond to the following:
Evaluate and explain the rationale for the addition of each of these new medications and contraindications to their use.
What side effects of each medication will you caution the patient to be alert for?
What additional teaching will be required for the patient prior to discharge?
Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% Discount! Use Coupon Code "Newclient"
About Us
![]()
Since 2010, we have offered professional writing services to clients all over the world.
Over the years, our writers have gained solid experience in all academic disciplines, giving them a competitive edge to provide only first-rate academic papers.
![]()
QUICK LINKS
Contact Us
For any questions, feedback, or comments, we have an ethical customer support team that is always waiting on the line for your inquiries.
Talk to us
support@academicheroes.com
Call us: +1 (564) -222 6836