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. . […]
Question description Psychology PS365: Applied Behavior Analysis IICase Study 2: Annie’s change to Language AcquisitionAnnie is a 4-year-old child diagnosed with autism. She uses very little language. She has a few words in her vocabulary and is capable of using language. She currently uses gestures and challenging behavior to get her wants and needs met. […]
Case study: Brent Wilson Brent Wilson is one of your tax-accounting clients. He is a 45 year-old psychiatrist employed by Mindful Pty Ltd (a chain of mental health clinics in Melbourne) 3 days per week, and he also sees private patients in his own consulting room on his remaining time. Brent sends you the email […]
John is a 35-year-old nurse who had rheumatic fever as a child. He noticed a persistent tachycardia and light-headedness. Chest x-rays showed an enlarged left atrium and left ventricle. ECG analysis showed atrial fibrillation and mild pulmonary congestion. Cardiac Assessment resulted in the following information: Cardiac output (CO) 3.4 L/min Blood pressure (BP) 100/58 mm […]
PROFESSIONAL ROLES & VALUES Professional nurses need to be able to recognize the regulations and scope under which they practice and apply ethical principles in decision making. Case Study: As a staff nurse in an intensive care unit, you accompany Dr. K to assess the condition of a patient, Mr. E, currently in the emergency […]
