Based on the scenarios provided: o What necessary information would need to be obtained about the patient through health assessments and diagnostic tests? o Consider how you would respond as an advanced practice nurse. Review evidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations applicable to the scenarios you selected. CASE STUDY 1 The parents of a 5-year-old […]
These are requirements for forum initial posts and case studies: ALWAYS first present relevant background information and normal physiological content with citations. THEN cover the questions in DETAIL. Please use correct medical/ physiological terminology at all times. (You are presenting to your peers and to me, not your patients). Spelling counts with the quizzes and exams. […]
Case Study The patient is an 11-year-old girl who has been complaining of intermittent right lower quadrant pain and diarrhea for the past year. She is small for her age. Her physical examination indicates some mild right lower quadrant tenderness and fullness. Studies Results. Hemoglobin (Hgb), 8.6 g/dL (normal: >12 g/dL).Hematocrit (Hct), 28% (normal: 31%-43%). […]
Tom is a 38-year-old factory worker who entered a treatment center after being arrested for drinking and driving. His attorney has suggested that he quit drinking and enter treatment, at least until his trial, which is scheduled in 2 months. Tom does not anticipate serving jail time, but he believes that treatment could strengthen his […]
Managing children, that have experienced a divorce can be a challenge for newly introduced step-parents and others. Changes are not only difficult for children but for the matter any human being. It makes it more challenging when the father of the children is awarded custody and the stepmom tries to fill the “mom role”. Conflict […]
1. Pearl Richards, 69 years of age, is a female patient who is in the operating room for a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The patient has a history of hypertension controlled with medications, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and has smoked two packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years. . […]
