In this activity you will meet Mrs. Aneesh Ayman, a 42-year-old woman admitted for abdominal pain for investigation. Mrs. Ayman was granted refugee status two years ago after fleeing from her home in Syria. Mrs. Ayman’s primary language is Arabic, and she is of Muslim faith. Understanding Mrs. Ayman’s cultural needs is critical to the […]
Disorders of Hemostasis Leona, a 52-year-old overweight smoker with atherosclerosis, developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) shortly after arriving in Sydney, Australia for a long-awaited vacation. Several factors contributed to the development of this thrombotic event. Prolonged immobility during air travel predisposes individuals to hypercoagulability, a condition characterized by an increased tendency for abnormal blood […]
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 […]
CASE STUDY: Mr. K is a 43-year-old male who has been admitted to the coronary care unit after experiencing a myocardial infarction which led to a cardiac arrest. Mr. K has maintained a healthy and active lifestyle since his myocardial infarction three years ago. Prior to his admission, Mr. K was at home running on […]
Mark Ilescu is a 44-year-old client who has been diagnosed with primary hypertension. His medical history includes type 1 diabetes mellitus, with early signs of nephropathy. He had a myocardial infarction 2 years ago and has been treated with a beta-blocker, metoprolol, since that time. He has been taking hydrochlorothiazide in addition to the beta-blocker […]
Discuss 1. Euthanasia o Medical / Generic definition o Bioethical definition. 2. Write My Essay | Papers Writing Service Online by Essay Hub Experts- Describe pain and suffering within context of faith 3. Physician Assisted Suicide / Death ( PAS / PAD) o Definition o Is it ethical? o Should we have the right to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Assignment 2: Assessing and Treating Patients With Sleep/Wake Disorders Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in an individual’s pattern of sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Not surprisingly, a sleep disorder can affect an individual’s overall health, safety, and quality of life. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can treat sleep disorders with psychopharmacologic treatments, however, many of […]
