Directions: Throughout this course, you have developed care plans and concept maps on the main topics. How has the development of care plans and concept maps helped you understand the material and what resources did you find most helpful? _______________________ Understanding the Material: a. Organizational tool: Developing care plans and concept maps can help you […]
What do you see as similarities and differences between the research process, the Evidence-Based Practice process, and nursing process? Include rationale to support your response. Share an example from your nursing practice setting of how a decision was made to change a procedure or practice. What steps were used in the decision-making process? What evidence […]
Module 4 Discussion Instructions: • Review the attached scoring guidelines for discussion assignments. • Assume you were counseling people with the following presenting problems. Read each of the three scenarios and then address the following questions for each person from an Cognitive-Behavioral perspective in a 500-700 word essay (*note: Your total discussion post should be […]
Examining the Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Screening An Examination of the Pros and Cons of Medical Screening Medical screening plays a crucial role in preventive healthcare by utilizing tests to detect potential health issues in asymptomatic individuals. While this approach offers numerous benefits, it also presents certain drawbacks. This article aims to explore the […]
PATIENT/CLIENT DATA – CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING WORKSHEET I need help completing the Psycho/Social, Cultural/Spiritual needs, Growth & Development, Current Overall plan of care, Discharge plans and needs, Teaching needs, completing the medications sections, and putting in the normal lab values and its significance to the patient. PATIENT/CLIENT DATA – CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING WORKSHEET Week: 2 Patient Initials […]
Review the Resources for this module and consider the impact of potential pharmacotherapeutics for cardiovascular disorders introduced in the media piece. Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment. Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors. Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s […]
Research a form of hormonal birth control and consider the following as you construct your initial post. Include the name and type of hormonal birth control, describe the specific effects it has on specific reproductive organs and tissues, and list any additional effects it may have on other body systems. In your reply post: Reply […]
It can be argued that short-term exposure to stress is adaptive and can increase positive performance. Long-term exposure to stress, on the other hand, is considered maladaptive, yet common, in our society. Consider and research the physiological functioning of stress. Describe how stress responses can be adaptive and how this type of stress affects the […]
Hormonal birth control is an effective approach to preventing pregnancy. The effects of hormonal birth control are not limited to the reproductive system, and there are other uses in addition to pregnancy prevention. In your initial post: Research a form of hormonal birth control and consider the following as you construct your initial post. Include […]
Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of “my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous”. He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. […]