Mr. Stone is a 32 year old male who arrived at the prison about 3 months ago from the county jail, where he had been incarcerated for the past 18 months. There, he was diagnosed with hypertension and anxiety, and has been adherent to his medication regimen of amlodipine and fluoxetine. He was enrolled in the facility chronic disease clinic…
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Mr. Sigmund History: 45 years old No history of Chronic Disease or past cardiac problems Tobacco smoker for 30 years, 1 pack per day Cocaine use “many years ago” Denies over-exertion like vigorous exercise or playing basketball on the yard Incarcerated 6 months Worked as a laborer on the street Symptoms: Started this afternoon Feeling pressure on chest Anxious –…
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To assist nurses, employers and patients, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has developed a Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework to be used when determining whether a particular nursing activity is within the nurse’s scope of practice. It is very straightforward. Most states have implemented/recommended this decision-making algorithm, and I encourage all nurses to use it in…
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To assist nurses, employers and patients, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has developed a Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework to be used when determining whether a particular nursing activity is within the nurse’s scope of practice. It is very straightforward. Most states have implemented/recommended this decision-making algorithm, and I encourage all nurses to use it in…
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Ms. Sloan is a 32 year old female incarcerated in the state prison system for the past 2 years. She has no chronic medical conditions. About a month ago she complained to her unit officer that her heart felt like it was “racing.” The medical clinic was called and the nurse instructed the officer to send her to the unit for evaluation. Upon arrival,…
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