You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult. What are the steps to examine this patient? Explain your rationale. What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter? Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy. What findings would expect on physical […]
Week 6 – Discussion: Antecedent Interventions Prepare a response in which you address the following: Before you completed the assigned readings this week, had you ever considered the concept of antecedent intervention? Why or why not? Based on the assigned readings, when do you think it is appropriate to apply antecedent interventions in the school […]
Instructions You will complete a comprehensive health assessment of a child/adolescent. This should NOT be a patient you have encountered in your work but, instead, should be a family member or friend (who gives consent) or preferably a patient in clinical. You should note that all information will be confidential and that their private information […]
March 21, 2010, was not EBP’s date of birth, but it may be the date the approach “grew up” and left home to take on the world. When the Affordable Care Act was passed, it came with a requirement of empirical evidence. Research on EBP increased significantly. Application of EBP spread to allied health professions, […]
Scenario: An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition. At its core, pathology is the […]
Introduction Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible. Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts. For all instances where you are required to provide a definition, do not copy definitions from […]
Conducting a Comprehensive Health Assessment of Children and Adolescents Introduction A comprehensive health assessment of children and adolescents is crucial for promoting their well-being and identifying any potential health issues. Such assessments encompass various dimensions of a child’s physical, psychological, and social health, providing a holistic understanding of their overall development. This research article aims […]
What are the major similarities and differences between the juvenile and adult justice systems? In your opinion, should juveniles continue to receive what many regard as preferential treatment by the courts? Why or why not? _____________________- The juvenile and adult justice systems have a number of similarities and differences. Similarities Both systems are designed to […]
A Consequentialist Approach to Ethical and Legal Issues Involving Patients Who Refuse Medical Treatment Patients have the right to refuse medical treatment, even if that treatment is necessary to save their life. This right is based on the principle of autonomy, which holds that individuals have the right to make their own decisions about their […]
Prepare a 2-page interprofessional staff update on HIPAA and appropriate social media use in health care. Introduction As you begin to consider the assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Breach of Protected Health Information (PHI) activity. The activity will support your success with the assessment by creating the opportunity for you […]
