QUESTION Salmeterol Share the mechanism of action of this medication and hints for monitoring, side effects, and drug interactions, including interactions with CAM. Integrate information regarding where the medication is found in asthma or COPD guidelines. What other considerations need to be made when prescribing these medications in relation to other systems and receptors? Discuss evidence and treatment guidelines to determine appropriate therapeutic options for […]

QUESTION A patient presents with shortness of breath (SOB). When community-acquired or hospital-acquired pneumonia is suspected, how do you select your antibiotic according to current guidelines? Provide which guidelines you used. What ethnic, cultural, and genetic differences must be considered in patients in order to ensure the safety or efficacy of the medication? Include references using APA format, 3-4 scholarly references ANSWER Antibiotic Selection for […]

QUESTION Case Study The paramedics found D.M. lying on the side of the road. He apparently lost control of his motorcycle and struck a concrete road barrier. There was no one else involved in the accident. D.M. appeared very dazed but was able to speak his name and address. He does not remember what happened. He does not seem to be oriented to time or […]

QUESTION Jean Watson’s Philosophy AFTER reviewing the reading assignments, in your own words, briefly describe how Watson defines the four metaparadigm concepts – nursing, person, health, and environment? Which caritas of Watson’s theory is most important in today’s complex, constantly-changing healthcare environment? Explain your response ANSWER Jean Watson’s Philosophy: A Holistic Approach to Nursing Care Introduction Jean Watson’s philosophy of nursing is centered around the […]

QUESTION You are caring for an 82-year-old woman who has been hospitalized for several weeks for burns that she sustained on her lower legs during a cooking accident. Before the time of her admission, she lived alone in a small apartment. The patient reported on admission that she has no surviving family. Her support system appears to be other elders who live in her neighborhood. […]

QUESTION Provide APA citations of the four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level related to your research question. If there are no systematic review level articles or meta-analysis on your topic, then use the highest level of evidence peer reviewed article. Describe the levels of evidence in each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the strengths of using systematic […]

QUESTION Explain and Identify adaptive physiological mechanisms that may affect the course of Parkinson’s disease, what is meant by adaptive physiological mechanisms and use scholarly evidence no more than five years old. Assess the historical impact of patient care technologies on patient outcomes for  Parkinson’s disease. Be sure to justify your claims with scholarly evidence no more than five years old. ANSWER Adaptive Physiological Mechanisms […]

QUESTION To provide compassionate holistic care for this patient, answer the following questions. What is the patient likely experiencing/feeling right now in this situation? What can you do to engage yourself with this patient’s experience and show that they matter to you as a person? 5. Which findings from the contextual factors are most important and noticed by the nurse as clinically significant? Most Important […]

QUESTION Education/Discharge Planning 7. Identify three priority educational topics that need to be included in a teaching plan to prevent complications and prepare this patient for discharge? Teaching About Illness Treatment Priorities Lifestyle Priorities 8. Which interprofessional team member would the nurse need to consult and collaborate with to promote and maintain health after discharge? Team Member Rationale UNFOLDING Reasoning Simulation © 2023 KeithRN LLC. […]

QUESTION Discuss the differences between Bipolar 2 disorder and cyclothymic disorder? How does the FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines for approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for Bipolar 2? How deoes bipolar 2 affect EACH of the following special populations for your chosen diagnosis: children, adolescents, pregnancy/post-partum, older adults, and emergency care.  As part of your […]