Week 1 discussion
Common Hazards
Take some time to research the many hazards that you will
face as you take care of your patient. Describe one hazard that could harm you
and/or you patient in the healthcare setting. What actions can nurses take to
prevent harm to your patient or self?
Week 2 discussion
Mobility that
Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle
Mobility can have either a positive or negative impact on
our patient’s lives. You are the nurse of an older adult who is being
discharged and need to provide education for the promotion of safe ambulation.
How can mobility promote a healthy lifestyle?
Week 3 discussion
Elimination Patterns
The elimination patterns of our patients are very important
to know as we continue to assess and do our care plans. How can impaired
elimination affect the integumentary system?
Week 4 discussion
Daily Routine
Clinical judgment in our daily practice can influence how we
(nurses) take care of our patients. Our everyday care of our patients also
incorporate ethical care and charting. Why should nursing include
evidence-based practice into their daily routine?
Week 5 discussion
Elective Surgery
Why is surgical integrity important when dealing with
patient care?
Week 6 discussion
High Stress
What role does immunity play when caring for a patient that
is experiencing a high amount of stress due to a loss?
Week 7 discussion
Sterile Precautions
When would you use standard precautions over sterile
precautions while taking care of your patient and why?
Week 8 discussion
Gas Exchange
You have had the opportunity to learn about gas exchange and
the impact it can have on the body. With this discussion you will need to think
about fluid imbalances and how this imbalance can affect the gas exchange of
your patient?
Week 9 discussion
High Tolerance due to
Chronic Pain
You are caring for a patient that has a high pain tolerance
due to chronic pain and does not look like they are in pain. What would you do
if they asked for more pain medication?
Week 10 discussion
Importance of
Thermoregulation
You have had the opportunity to review thermoregulation as
is pertains to the human body. With this discussion, you will need to explain
what thermoregulation is and why is it important?
Week 11 discussion
Develop Care Plans
Throughout this course, you have had the opportunity to
develop care plans and concept maps on the main topics. How has the development
of care plans and concept maps helped you understand the material and what
resources did you find most helpful?
