Chronic Illness A 75-year-old male presents at your clinic accompanied by his daughter. He states that he is going to the bathroom “a lot” and doesn’t like it. His daughter states that he sometimes doesn’t remember where the bathroom is and asks the same question several times without seeming to notice. What diagnostic tests will […]
Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning for the Adult/Geriatric Patient Mr. Z, age 68, is a new resident of a long-term care facility in the Alzheimer Unit. He was recently taken by his family for evaluation in the Emergency Department after he was found to be confused, physically aggressive with family members, threatening to burn the […]
CASE STUDY Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide evidence-based rationales for your answers. 600 words. A brief introduction, development of reflective questions, and Conclusion. APA, 7th ed. must be followed at least 3. Read: Edelman, Kudzama. (2018). Health Promotion throughout the Life Span. (10th Ed.): Chapter 10: pages […]
Case Study: You are working in the emergency department when a 15-year-old female presents with obvious bruising of the face and upper extremities. She is crying and reports that her boyfriend punched her in the face and grabbed her by the arms last night during a fight they had. What are your priority actions? What […]
Select a patient with some health illness and complete the following document: Abdomen Renal Musculoskeletal Reproductive Submit the completed form on history, physical and health prevention/promotion for these areas. Highlight or star significant information. Give a summary of your findings. _______________________- Patient Name: PK Date: J History: Mr. John Doe, a 45-year-old male, presents with […]
Week 2: Basic Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts In 2011, more than 3.7 billion drug prescriptions were filled at pharmacies in the United States (The Kaiser Family Foundation, 2011). With billions of drugs prescribed each year for the treatment and management of various disorders, it is essential for advanced practice nurses to familiarize themselves with common drug treatments […]
Week 5: Anxiolytic Therapy & PTSD Treatment “I’m no longer at the mercy of my PTSD, and I would not be here today had I not had the proper diagnosis and treatment. It’s never too late to seek help.” —P.K. Philips, PTSD patient For individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders, […]
Week 4: Bipolar Therapy Jay, an 18-year-old high school senior, presents with symptoms of difficulty sleeping and feeling sad, which results in an initial diagnosis of depression. His mother later reports, however, that Jay exhibits symptoms of irritability and risk-taking behaviors. (His little brother reported to his mother that they were driving over 90 miles […]
Therapy for Pediatric Clients with Mood Disorders An African American Child Suffering From Depression African American Child 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 […]
Week 2: Cardiovascular System Alterations of the cardiovascular system can cause serious adverse events and may lead to death when not treated in a timely and safe manner. Unfortunately, many patients with cardiovascular disorders are unaware until complications appear. In clinical settings, patients often present with symptoms of several cardiovascular disorders, making it essential for […]