Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of “my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous”. He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. […]
1. Given what you have learned so far about the male and female reproductive systems, briefly respond to each of the following questions for each gender: Which hormones are primarily responsible for triggering the onset of puberty? At what age does this typically occur? Describe some of the changes that occur as a result. Provide […]
Emotional bond of older adult men with their dogs The human-animal bond is a well-established phenomenon that has been shown to have a number of benefits for both humans and animals. For older adults, pets can provide companionship, emotional support, and a sense of purpose. In particular, dogs have been shown to be particularly beneficial […]
This module introduces our discussion on Social Influence. We will read about and discuss attitudes, persuasion, and the power of cognitive dissonance. Textbook Readings Kassin et al. : Ch. 6 Chadee: 1st edition – Ch. 1 (Reactance), Ch. 2 (Cognitive Dissonance), Ch. 4 (ELM), Ch. 12 (Impression Mgmt) Chadee: 2nd edition – Ch. 2, Ch. […]
Evaluating How Clinical Records Affect Decision-Making and Healthcare Administration in Pandemic Emergencies Clinical records are essential for healthcare providers to make informed decisions about patient care. They contain a wealth of information about a patient’s medical history, including past diagnoses, treatments, and test results. This information can be used to diagnose new conditions, develop treatment […]
Pick 1 phenomenon or theory from any of the chapters covered. Next, perform a literature search to locate five empirically reviewed academic articles illustrating how that phenomenon or theory can be applied to a common human experience. Create a PowerPoint, you may include short video clips, This presentation is meant to be fun and engaging. […]
Review the “Adolescent Literacy: What’s Technology Got to Do With It?” topic Resource. Discuss two types of technology you would be most interested in implementing in your own professional practice and explain why you think each would benefit students struggling with literacy skills. Resource Link: https://www.adlit.org/topics/technology/adolescent-literacy-whats-technology-got-do-it __________________– Based on my training data up until September […]
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 […]