QUESTION For the following case study, identify the source(s) of inefficiency and reduced quality of care. Then discuss what changes to the health care system could be made to have improved the patient’s outcome. Situation:  Margaret, a 58-year-old woman, begins to experience tremors. She has difficulty keeping her head and hands from shaking. These physician movements cause her to panic and worry endlessly about the […]

QUESTION Discuss how the patient-centered medical home advances primary care. How can complementary and alternative medicine be used in the provision of primary care, specialty care, ambulatory care or outpatient care? What are the pros and cons? How would the complementary and alternative medicine be implemented and what is the cost? ANSWER  Patient-Centered Medical Home and the Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Primary […]

QUESTION Mr. Z is a 56-year-old man who is quite active, plays raquetball and basketball with his co-workers and his kids. He has played these sports since he was 10 years old. This morning his left knee is very swollen, extremely stiff, pain and tender to touch. This has been happening for a few weeks now and Mr. Z is now seeing his primary care […]

QUESTION What are factors, including health inequities, marginalization, and social determinants of health might a person who experiences structural and systemic racism face? How might this impact mental and physical health as a member of that community? ANSWER Impact of Structural and Systemic Racism on Health: Factors and Consequences Introduction Structural and systemic racism are pervasive issues that have far-reaching consequences on various aspects of […]

QUESTION Thornlow, D.K. & Merwin, E. (2009). Managing to improve quality: The relationship between accreditation standards, safety practices, and patient outcomesLinks to an external site.. Health Care Management Review, 34(3), 261-272. http://doi.org/10.1097/HMR.0b013e3181a16bce How has the emphasis on quality of care, patient safety, and clinical care outcomes been impacted by specific standards emanating from TJC and/or CMS? Cite your selected core measure or Never Event in […]

QUESTION Describe: Describe the cultural or religious activity attended in Haiti Compare/contrast: Compare and contrast the activity to the student’s own culture or religion (What was similar to what you are used to and what was different? Learning: Identify something the student learned about the culture/religion that can be used when interacting with a client(s) from the culture or religion. (What did you learn that you will […]

QUESTION 8-year-old female presenting with cyst of right breast. A 21- gauge needle was inserted into the cyst.  White fluid was aspirated and the needle was withdrawn.  Pressure was then applied to the wound and a bandage was applied.   Identify the appropriate ICD-10-CM code(s), CPT code(s), and APC code utilizing the 3M CRS Encoder in AHIMA vLab. Explain your reasoning for the code selections. […]

QUESTION Your patient has a medication order for Metformin XR 1000 mg PO Daily.  What information will you need to educate them on this medication?  The medication, dose, side effects, and nursing interventions.  Describe the signs and symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and your priority actions when taking care of this patient. You have an order for NPH Insulin 30 units and Regular Insulin 5 […]

QUESTION What potential assessment finding (manifestations, vital signs, laboratory values, diagnostic tests) would you anticipate if your patient became hypoglycemic and he was symptomatic after receiving the regular and NPH Insulin. Explain your answers. Identify 3 nursing actions that should be included in the plan of care for the patient experiencing a hypoglycemic reaction to insulin. What is the process that you follow if you made […]

QUESTION Describe the stages of data reduction. a.  List the method of data reduction. b.  List the stages of data reduction. c.  List the validation method for the designed model.   Describe the researcher’s interpretation of the findings. a. Are the results related back to the review of literature? b. Which findings are in keeping with those expected? c. Which findings were not expected? d. Any themes, categories identified? […]