QUESTION M.V. is a 53-year-old accountant who smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years, equaling a 30-pack year history (i.e., 1 pack per day multiplied by number of years). He quit smoking 6 months ago. He presents with shortness of breath while hurrying on level ground or dyspnea of exertion when walking up a slight hill. However, he is not limited doing […]

QUESTION CC (chief complaint): Acute Psychosis and Suicidality HPI: F.C. is a 48-year-old Caucasian male with a history of Schizoaffective, Bipolar disorder, Mild Intellectual disability, Delusional disorder, Depression, and Anxiety disorder. The patient was living with his mom and siblings brother called 911 for him to be brought in for a psychiatric evaluation; his concerns were about the patient’s suicidal thoughts, being off his medications, and […]

QUESTION Describe a cameroonian worldview, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that you think most influence a nurse informatics philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care. Choose a specific nursing theory that is most in line with nurse informatics philosophy of practice and approach to patient care and discuss the similarities. Explain how the nursing theory reinforces your approach to care. Include in […]

QUESTION How would you explain the current diagnosis of thyroid storm to the patient and discuss its acute and life-threatening progression of the disease? What are the goals of care for the patient at this time? How would you talk about priority goals of care regarding treatment measures in a patient-centered manner?? How would you ensure effective communication and coordination of care of a patient […]

QUESTION When caring for a patient who is nearing the end of their life, what are some types of communication techniques you can use with the dying patient? Ex. For my patient, we used active listening. Describe the difference between palliative care and hospice? And in simple terms, how would you explain this to a patient? From your own research, what else could have been […]

QUESTION Project Narrative: A little boy named Sammy Read the following narrative about a young boy named Sammy. After reading the project narrative, you will complete three forms: 1.Behavior Modification Plan 2.Behavior Chart 3.Observation Recording Form Five-year-old Sammy was an absolute joy. He eagerly followed the directives given to him by his parents. He ate his vegetables, went to bed on time, cleaned up after […]

QUESTION David is a 12 year old white male whose parents had emigrated from Europe. They brought him in because he could not fall asleep, slept 2 or 3 hours, was extremely tired, had trouble doing schoolwork and engaging in activities. His parents denied his having nightmares, having been harmed in any way, having trouble with peers, and said he always tries to please others. […]

QUESTION Complete the Staffing interactive case study scenario located in this week’s assignment folder. After you complete the case study, review your state’s Nurse Practice Act by visiting ncsbn website Compare the specific scopes of practice for RNs, LPNs/licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and UAPs. Discuss the possible effects of mandatory overtime in nursing. How does this affect quality care and patient safety? What would you […]

QUESTION Identify and describe three actions you can take as an NP to mitigate the social impacts on marginalized women and/or children. Discuss the role of federal, state, and local health policy in the marginalization of women, children, and childbearing families. Identify one policy that impacts marginalized groups (include whether the policy is at the federal, state, or local level). Discuss how the selected policy […]

QUESTION Mr. Jones is a 68-year old patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit directly from his physician’s office this a.m. because of severe dyspnea and orthopnea. Patient Information: Height: 72 inches Weight: 180 lbs. Notes: Charles Jones is a 68-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF), who was admitted […]