Health promotion is important in helping patients stay in the community and participate in their care. However, there are times when stress and other factors become too overwhelming for the patient and a higher level of care is required to promote safety and wellness for the patient. This is where the involuntary emergency commitment process…
Lisa is a 29-year-old female G3P2 at 28 weeks EGA who is coming to the clinic for her routine checkup. She is Rh negative. Her VS are normal and prenatal routine screenings are WNL. Lisa GA by weeks Lab Testing and/or Diagnostic Testing Medication Expectations 6-10 weeks 10-14 weeks 15-20 weeks 20- 24 weeks 24-28…
DISCUSSION: Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care policy and politics in nursing and the health care delivery systems in the United States. INSTRUCTIONS: · Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth…
A. Describe the importance of folk medicine practices and folk healers to African Americans in the rural setting. B. Mrs. M., a Mexican American who just gave birth, tells the nurse not to include certain foods on her meal tray because her mother told her to avoid those foods while breastfeeding. The nurse tells her…
CH. 4 Topics to discuss: ( 150 words) 1. Choose a Tissue type (Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous) and describe its components, functions, and examples of locations of each. 2. Discuss the 3 types membranes 3. Describe the 3 major types of cartilage and where they can be located. 1. Epithelial Tissue Epithelial tissue forms protective…
As we work in human services we might often struggle with what is actual child maltreatment and what does not rise to that level. It is commonly accepted that violence has a normal place in American culture both in the world around us (television, movies, games, and social media), and in our own homes. Who…
Describe your clinical experience for this week for a patient with hypertension. · Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they? · Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales. · Mention the health…
A 50-year-old woman presents to the office with complaints of excessive fatigue and shortness of breath after activity, which is abnormal for her. The woman has a history of congestive heart failure with decreased kidney function within the last year. The woman appears unusually tired and slightly pale. Additional history and examination rules out worsening…
Mark is a 37-year-old client with a 15-year history of schizophrenia. When he was first diagnosed, he was prescribed a second-generation antipsychotic medication. He complained about drowsiness and difficulty concentrating. He experienced a 40 lb. weight gain over a year. His girlfriend complained about his reduced sex drive and ended their relationship. He tried several…
A 60-year-old male presents to your clinic. He reports urinary frequency and incontinence since having his chemo and radiation therapy 3 years ago secondary to prostate cancer. Even though the symptoms are bothersome, he is more concerned about his low back and hip pain which began approximately one month ago which he initially attributed to…