Cultural Context: Language According to Chapter 5 of your text, language is one of the many cultural contexts you will face in your classroom. Reflect on the suggestions listed in Chapter 5 to help you connect with families. Then, listen to the following podcast, Diverse Learners – Diane Torres-Velasquez (Links to an external site.) or view […]
Down Syndrome: A Genetic Disorder Introduction Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormalities in the genome. It is present from birth and is characterized by the presence of a third copy of the 21st pair of chromosomes. Down syndrome affects the physical and intellectual development of individuals, resulting in slower cognitive abilities. While […]
Discussion: Child Maltreatment Statistics show that children under the age of 6 are at the most risk for being abused and neglected, with children under the age of 1 having the highest rate of abuse and neglect. In addition, 84% of abusers are found to be parents (Robertson, p. 494). Anyone working with young children […]
A 52-year-old African American male presents to an urgent care center complaining of urinary frequency and nocturia. The symptoms have been present for several months and have increased in frequency over the past week. He has been unable to sleep because of the need to urinate at least hourly all day and night. He does […]
Assessing Muscoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain in patients. The musculoskeletal system is an elaborate system of interconnected levers that provide the body with support and mobility. Because of […]
Details: Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. […]
Therapy for Pediatric Clients with Mood Disorders BACKGROUND INFORMATION The client is an 8-year-old African American male who arrives at the ER with his mother. He is exhibiting signs of depression. · Client complained of feeling “sad” · Mother reports that teacher said child is withdrawn from peers in class · Mother notes decreased […]
Ethical Resource Allocation [WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 1, 4] Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 8 of the textbook and the articles Ethical Nursing Care Versus Cost Containment: Considerations to Enhance RN Practice; Probing Our Moral Values in Health Care: The Pricing of Specialty Drugs (Links to an external site.)Links to an […]
Discussion Board 1 Post a description of strengths and challenges associated with title protection and licensure. Describe two strengths and two challenges. Discussion Board 2 Although students of social work have not yet satisfied the criteria to earn the title of “social worker,” they are bound by the same ethical requirements as titled […]
Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Children who are victims of sexual abuse pose specific concerns to […]
