Nursing Question Analyze the differences between advanced nursing practice and advanced practice registered nursing. Appraise the population served through your advanced nursing practice role. Evaluate certification opportunities for your chosen role. Develop your licensure, accreditation, certification, and education plan based on your chosen advanced nursing practice role. Investigate state-specific implications for your chosen role
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What are the mechanisms of blurred vision which was part of his initial symptoms?
Read the following case study and answer the posed questions: Case 1: History: A 65 year old housewife complains of progressive weight gain of 40 pounds in 1 year, fatigue, dizziness, sluggish memory, slow speech, deepening of her voice, dry skin, constipation, and cold intolerance. Physical examination: Vital signs: temperature 96.4oF, pulse 68/minute and regular, […]
Explain the progressive pathophysiologic relationship between an MI and the development of left ventricular (LV) failure.
Mr. T., a 45-year-old black man employed as a midlevel corporate manager, came to the doctor’s office seeking a physical examination. He appeared somewhat overweight. He denied taking any medications or smoking, but admitted drinking alcohol. His father and older brother have hypertension (HTN) and his paternal grandfather experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) and a […]
How to provide education and tools to patient to manage chronic diseases such as congestive heart failure once they are discharged from the hospital
1. Formulate a well-developed question: How to provide education and tools to patient to manage chronic diseases such as congestive heart failure once they are discharged from the hospital 2. Review the literature to identify evidence-based resources that answer your question: Apply the best evidence from literature 3. Assess the validity of your resources using […]
Explain how ageism can influence the healthcare provisions of older adult clients.
Due to the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S., it is imperative that healthcare providers assess and confront their own attitudes and perceptions toward older adults. In your initial post, address the following: Describe ageism and its impact on societal views of older adult clients. Explain how ageism can influence the healthcare […]
What considerations/actions would have helped the healthcare team to prevent the client’s fall?
Mr. B Mr. B, a 70-year-old male client, presented to his primary care physician with complaints of blurred vision and headaches over the last two months. On several visits, Mr. B’s blood pressure was found to be elevated, so the physician started him on hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg by mouth daily. One month later, Mr. B […]
Compare and contrast your personal definition of health to that of a peer.
Discussion replies Reply 1: Using the definition of health and an individual’s perception of their own health, how can you distinguish between a vulnerable individual versus a vulnerable group? Reply 2: Compare and contrast your personal definition of health to that of a peer. Are you satisfied with your definition? Why or why not?
What are the characteristics of Necrotic and Apoptotic Cell Death Pathways?
Apoptosis is the topic Why is it important for cell death programs to exist? How do they contribute to normal physiology and the prevention of disease? What are the characteristics of Necrotic and Apoptotic Cell Death Pathways?
What could explain why Darren is unaffected but two of his children are affected?
Module 5 b. Donna and Darren have three children [2 male/1 female]. Darren’s father has hypercholesterolemia, which is transmitted in an autosomal dominant pattern. Darren gets his cholesterol levels checked frequently, and they have remained within normal limits; however, two of Donna and Darren’s three children have high plasma levels of total and LDL cholesterol. […]
Describe how a prevention program could positively impact specific risk factors for the health of women and infants in your community.
Review primary, secondary and tertiary prevention using Healthy People 2030 as a guide for current initiatives related to the health of women and infants. Relate the three levels of prevention to the health of infants and at-risk women in your community. Describe how a prevention program could positively impact specific risk factors for the health […]
