Nursing Documentation Mrs. Sullivan, a 62-year old patient, was admitted to the acute care setting for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The admitting note and history did not mention that Mrs. Sullivan had come into contact with infectious pulmonary tuberculosis in her job as a supervisor at a social services halfway house or that she had […]
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What are some effective strategies to increase the initiation/adoption of exercise among middle-aged adults with obesity?
(1) Identifying and describing a question or real-life problem of personal interest that is related to exercise psychology or identifying a topic from class that you are personally interested in and that (hopefully) can be applied to your own professional interests. You can choose to study (a) The consequences of exercise/physical activity for a selected […]
Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
Topic: Invasive aspergillosis. Scenario: A 49-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis comes into the clinic with a chief complaint of a fever. Patient’s current medications include atorvastatin 40 mg at night, methotrexate 10 mg po every Friday morning and prednisone 5 mg po qam. He states that he has had a fever up to 101 degrees […]
Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
Topic: Module 1 Assignment: Case Study Analysis In this Assignment, you will examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. Identify cell, gene, and/or process elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health. The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis) Develop a 1- to 2-page […]
How do we treat RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)-Efficacy- How long does a response last?
Rheumatology 1.How do we treat RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) ? 2. Efficacy- How long does a response last? 3. What does it take to create a long-term remission? 4.Does RA originate in the lungs and other mucosal sites?
