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Case Study Henry Brusca is a 68-year-old, married father of 7 who was in relatively good health until 3 weeks ago. At that time, he visited the emergency room with the complaint of “just not feeling right.” His BP on admission was 170/118, so he was admitted to the coronary care unit with the diagnosis […]
Subjective Objective The client is a 25-year-old, Latino male referred by his primary care provider for a psychiatric evaluation at an outpatient clinic. Client’s Chief Complaints: “I think I might be depressed.” History of Present Illness The client reports increasing depressive symptoms with onset three months ago. He is experiencing stress related to unemployment, financial […]
Immersive Healthcare: The Impact of Virtual Reality on Medical Practice Virtual reality (VR) technology has revolutionized various industries, including gaming and entertainment, but its potential extends far beyond leisure applications. In recent years, VR has been making significant strides in the medical field, promising to reshape the way healthcare professionals diagnose, treat, and train. This […]
CASE 15: VOICES COMMENT ON EVERYTHING I DO History A 24-year-old man presents to hospital having got into a fight as he thought he was being watched and felt threatened. He appears to have fractured his thumb but is reluctant to let you examine him or order an X-ray. He looks suspicious and wary. When […]
Clinical Assignment: Quality Improvement Project Part 3 ________________________________________ Combating Hospital-Acquired Infections In The Intensive Care Unit Stakeholders are those identified individuals or groups who will be impacted or are important to the project and will be affected by its success or failure. Every project has a budget to consider and before you can implement the […]
Musculoskeletal Function: G.J. is a 71-year-old overweight woman who presents to the Family Practice Clinic for the first time complaining of a long history of bilateral knee discomfort that becomes worse when it rains and usually feels better when the weather is warm and dry. “My arthritis hasn’t improved a bit this summer though,” she […]
Assignment: Assessing and Treating Clients With ADHD Not only do children and adults have different presentations for ADHD, but males and females may also have vastly different clinical presentations. They may also respond to medication therapies differently. For example, some ADHD medications may cause children to experience stomach pain, while others can be highly addictive […]
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 […]
