1. A restaurant currently has two cooks and ten waiters. Cooks earn $20 an hour and waiters earn $10 an hour. The last cook added 40 meals served to total output, while the last waiter added 20 meals served to total output. In order to maximize the number of meals served with a fixed budget, […]
Respiratory Alterations In clinical settings, patients often present with various respiratory symptoms such as congestion, coughing, and wheezing. While identifying a symptom’s underlying illness can be challenging, it is essential because even basic symptoms such as persistent coughing can be a sign of a more severe disorder. Advanced practice nurses must be able to differentiate […]
A young woman sought psychological services after her cardiologist referred her for stress management and treatment of “heart attack” symptoms. This 36-year-old woman had the world by the tail. Marketing director for a local high-tech firm, she was in line for promotion to vice president. She drove a new sports car, traveled extensively, and […]
Discussion 1 When gathering information about a student, it is important to not jump to conclusions and make adaptations before you have carefully analyzed the information. In this unit, you will meet Johnny, a six-year-old who is repeating kindergarten. You will view his case study and see what types of information may be gathered […]
Mental Health Counselors of children and adolescents often need to communicate with appropriate individuals, such as supervisors, parents, or other counselors, about the basic facts and issues surrounding their clients. Creating a factual summary is the first step in the building a case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Your assignment is to develop a […]
Have you ever heard the term or saying “straight but not narrow”? This is an example of a statement of being an ally—recognizing one’s unique position of privilege yet standing with others who are oppressed. By taking this course, you have started the process of becoming an ally. Evan and Washington (2013) identify the […]
Somewhere in Europe dwells a crazed lunatic running amuck whose precise whereabouts is currently unknown – even to his family. This man is my uncle. Uncle Warren always lives life to the fullest, even if it means turning his house into a month-long puppet show, or dressing like an Native American to kayak “authentically.” Some […]
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. […]
Georgina Graves is a 42-year-old female who presents to the provider’s office with fatigue. Subjective Data PMH: none, (except gynecological issues) Significant family history of heart disease Fatigue started about 2 months ago, getting worse Relieved with rest, exacerbated with activity Denies chest pain C/O shortness of breath on exertion Smoker 1 PPD Objective Data […]
Knee Injury Case Studies A 15-year-old gymnast has noted knee pain that has become progressively worse during the past several months of intensive training for a statewide meet. Her physical examination indicated swelling in and around the left knee. She had some decreased range of motion and a clicking sound on flexion of the knee. […]