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Relate Mr. J’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. Discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. What is the significance of the bone pain that Mr. J is experiencing? Discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery.

Comparing and Contrasting Hypoxia and Ischemia, and the Dangerous State of the Brain

Respiratory, cardiovascular, and genetic infirmities extensivel...

By Day 3 Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Explain which is the most likely diagnosis for the patient and why. Include an explanation of the unique characteristics of the disorder you identified as the primary diagnosis. Then, explain a treatment and management plan for the patient, including appropriate dosages for any recommended treatments. Finally, explain strategies for educating patients and families on treating and managing respiratory, cardiovascular, and genetic disorders.

Respiratory, cardiovascular, and genetic infirmities extensivel...

Diagnosis And Management Of Respiratory, Cardiovascular, And Genetic Disorders Case Study 2: Brian is a 14-year-old known asthmatic with a 2-day history of worsening cough and shortness of breath. He reports using a short-acting beta agonist every 3 hours over the previous 24 hours. He has a long-acting inhaled corticosteroid, but the prescription ran out, and he forgot to refill it. He says he came today because he woke up at 2 a.m. coughing and couldn’t stop, thus preventing him from going back to sleep. Over-the-counter cough suppressants don’t help. He denies cigarette smoking, but his clothing smells like smoke. His respiratory rate is 18 and he has prolonged expiration and expiratory wheezes in all lung fields. There are no signs of dyspnea. All other exam findings are normal.

Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Genetic Disorder

When educating patients and families on treating and managing respiratory disorders like asthma, it is essential to pr...

Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Genetic Disorders

Stroke, or brain attack, involves brain tissue injury. Describe ischemic penumbra and what factors contribute to the survival of the neurons involved. What happens if the cells of the penumbra are unable to be preserved? Compare and contrast hypoxia and ischemia. What condition is more dangerous to the brain? Explain your answer. Knowing what you do about the effects of ischemia on the brain, why would someone with ischemic stroke develop cerebral edema? What type of aphasia was Bonnie exhibiting when talking to her caregivers? Explain your answer

Disorders of Brain Function

In a globe where the enigma of the mind progresses to be largely uncharted, the disorder of the brain function stands as a perplexing poser,...

Review Chapter 26 of the Schuiling and Likis text and Chapter 7 of the Tharpe et al. text. Review and select one of the four provided case studies. Analyze the patient information. Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient. Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic treatments. Consider strategies for educating patients on the treatment and management of the sexually transmitted infection you identified as your primary diagnosis. By Day 3 Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses and list them from highest priority to lowest priority. Explain which is the most likely diagnosis for the patient and why. Then, explain a treatment and management plan for the patient, includi

Diagnosing And Managing Gynecologic Conditions Case Study 3: A 48-year-old Caucasian female is in the clinic concerned about prolonged menstrual bleeding for three weeks now. Her prior menstrual periods have been irregular for the past eight months, lasting no more than three days each. There have been one to two months when she had no menstrual cycles at all. She reports occasional hot flushes and mood swings. To prepare: Review Chapter 26 of the Schuiling and Likis text and Chapter 7 of the Tharpe et al. text. Review and select one of the four provided case studies. Analyze the patient information. Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient. Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic treatments. Consider strategies for educating patients on the treatment and management of

John is 63 years old and receives home care by an occupational therapist twice a week. His therapist is currently working with John on maintaining joint flexibility and balance. John demonstrates resting tremor, so his therapist is also working on adaptive techniques, so John can continue to use his hands to write, use the computer, and cook simple meals. John’s wife assists with his mobility and saunters beside him, holding his arm. Sometimes she needs to help him open his prescription bottles, so he can take his medicine, a combination of levodopa and carbidopa. What motor disease does John demonstrate? One of his signs is a resting tremor. What is the difference between a resting tremor and an intentional tremor? What is the advantage of combining levodopa with carbidopa? What is the benefit of anticholinergic drugs in managing Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease involves the destruction of the substantia nigra and the nigrostriatal pathway. Where are these structures anatomic

Disorders of Motor Function

With each intricate movement we make, we often take for granted the delicate symphony of neurons and muscles orchestrating our motor functio...

Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing

Nursing Management of Labor and Birth at Risk

From the initial breath of life to the joys and difficulties of motherhood, the monarchy of maternity, newborn, and women&...

Nursing Management of Labor and Birth at Risk Carol, age 17, is pregnant with her first child. Her menstrual dates are accurate and her date of conception is limited to one possible day. Her physician gives her an EDC of March 28th. Carol has gone past her due date and refuses to have her labor induced. Carol states, “My grandmother says that the baby will come when it is good and ready.” It is now April 14th and Carol is at 42 3/7 weeks’ gestation. She calls the office and reports that she is having a significant lower backache and she just passed “a glob of bloody mucus” from her vagina. (Learning Objective 5) A. Discuss the risks a prolonged pregnancy places on Carol. B. What risks are there for Carol’s unborn baby? C. Describe the nursing care required for women in labor with prolonged pregnancy.

Nursing Management of Labor and Birth at Risk

From the initial breath of life to the joys and difficulties of motherhood, the monarchy of maternity, newborn, and women&...

Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing Nursing Management of Labor and Birth at Risk

From the initial breath of life to the joys and difficulties of motherhood, the monarchy of maternity, newborn, and women’s health nursing incorporates obligatory compassionate care, scientif...

Nursing Management of the Postpartum Woman at Risk Alyssa, age 26, had a cesarean delivery 7 days ago and is breast-feeding her baby. She calls the office today and reports that she has a temperature of 102. (Learning Objective 5) Given the limited information you have, describe the four most likely types of infection Alyssa may have contracted. What additional questions do you want to ask her to try to ascertain the cause of her fever? 3. Describe the care required to treat each of these infections.

Nursing Management of the Postpartum Woman at Risk

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Lifestyle Changes for Weight Loss Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past five years. She is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a BMI of 30.8. Her waist circumference is 37 inches. She acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. She also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets. Sally’s father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes and her mother and sisters are overweight. Sally says she is very motivated to “not get diabetes” and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels.

How does Sally’s family history influence her weight and risk for diabetes? What lifestyle choices may influence her genetic predisposition to be overweight? What weight-loss strategies may help curb Sally’s stress-related eating? What are some advantages to Sally keeping a food and exercise record? What other factors besides food intake and physical activity may be useful for Sally to record? Why might strength training be an important addition to Sally’s exercise regimen?

. The Impact of the Need of the Workforce, Resources, and Patients on the Development of Policy

Policy development within a healthcare organization is frequently impacted by stacks of competing needs such as the workforce, resources, and patents. At first, the needs of the workforce can cruci...

Post a description of experiences or observations about how nurse informaticists and/or data or technology specialists interact with other professionals within your healthcare organization. Suggest at least one strategy on how these interactions might be improved. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain the impact you believe the continued evolution of nursing informatics as a specialty and/or the continued emergence of new technologies might have on professional interactions.

Interaction Between Nurse Informaticists and Other Specialists

In an epoch where healthcare and technology intersect, the dynamic interplay between nurse informaticists...

The Impact of the Continued Evolution of Nursing Informatics as a Specialty and the Continued Emergence of New Technologies on Professional Interactions

Desiree, a 28-year-old G2P1, is admitted to the labor and birth unit. Her birth plan indicates that she is planning natural childbirth without pharmacological interventions. She has attended childbirth education classes. Desiree is considered low risk based on her personal and family health history and physical exam. Her pregnancy has progressed without complications. She is approximately 38 weeks pregnant. Vaginal assessment reveals cervical dilation at 10 cm, 100% effaced, and +1 station. Position of the fetus is LOA. The external fetal monitor indicates a reassuring fetal heart rate at 130 beats per minute. Maternal status is stable. (Learning Objectives 1, 2, 6, and 9) Based on the vaginal assessment, identify the stage of labor and appropriate nursing interventions for this stage of labor. Explain how the nurse determined that the external fetal monitor would be appropriate for Desiree. What factors would necessitate a change to internal fetal monitoring during labor? Desiree say

The Role of The RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation The Inclusion of Nurses in The Systems Development Life Cycle

In the monarchy of healthcare policy, registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses act as catalysts for change, flourishing their skills to assess policies and modify the future of pat...