Type2 Diabetes

You are a nurse in an acute care hospital. Your new patient JD is in the hospital for fractures. His chart showed he has type 2 diabetes with HbA1c of 8.0%. JDs sister came in to visit at lunch and brought him a Big Mac (3 slices of bread) with large fries on the side in addition to a bag of potato chips and a bottle of orange juice. You are concerned about the high carbohydrate content of the...
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The Keys to Effective Telemedicine for Older Adults

In light of the current pandemic, the use of informatics, electronic health records (EHRs), and technology in medicine, nursing, and in the active delivery of health care and patient education is more important than ever. For this reason, the use of telemedicine is on the rise. Read the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) blog : The Keys to Effective Telemedicine for Older AdultsSee: ...
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The Aging Brain

Combining internet research and critical thinking to reveal milestones and identify concerns for the aging brain, you will write an essay to demonstrate your understanding of this essential life organ. Select any two ages you would like to learn more about for this assignment.  Students may compare and contrast the brain for two different ages; for example, at two years of age and at nine...
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