Renee is working with an adult patient newly diagnosed with asthma. She has just explained how to use a peak flow meter at home, and the patient’s ‘normal’ peak flow volume was identified. As Renee explains the asthma action plan the pulmonologist has orderd, the patient begins to look confused. He asks, “Why can’t I […]

Mrs. Janelle Boisvert, is a 27 year old post-partum female who delivered a full term infant 7 days ago via C-section. She arrived at the Emergency Department (ED) this afternoon with her husband as she has become increasingly unwell over the past 3 days. She was hesitant to take any oral medications for her fever […]

Renee Workman is a 35-year-old, G2PO African American client who is at 37 weeks gestation. This pregnancy was conceived by in-vitro fertilization. Renee denies a history of any chronic medical conditions. The pregnancy has been unremarkable until 1 week ago when Renee’s blood pressure was noted to be elevated at a scheduled office visit. A […]

Martha Sinclair brings her husband to the hospital every week for dialysis. George Sinclair, a 70- year old man, suffers from diabetes. He suffered a mild brain injury some years ago and occasionally becomes confused. He can still conduct his life in a fairly normal manner, though he usually needs help remembering where he is […]