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5-year-old Asian girl of normal weight with obese parents who is home schooled. This week you will be working on assessment tools and diagnostic tests as well as health risk concerns. Please note: There are 2 Assignments due this week. Please look for your Last name under the assignments. The Assignment#1 – (3–4 pages, not…
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To Prepare Reflect on drugs used to treat asthmatic patients, including long-term control and quick relief treatment options for patients. Think about the impact these drugs might have on patients, including adults and children. Consider how you might apply the stepwise approach to address the health needs of a patient in your practice. Reflect on…
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Review the case study: Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs: Synthroid 100 mcg daily Nifedipine 30 mg daily Prednisone 10 mg daily Reflect on the patient’s symptoms,…
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Focused Thyroid Exam Chantal, a 32-year-old female, comes into your office with complaints of “feeling tired” and “hair falling out”. She has gained 30 pounds in the last year but notes markedly decreased appetite. On ROS, she reports not sleeping well and feels cold all the time. She is still able to enjoy her hobbies…
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Week 6 – The Episodic note case study: Abdominal Assessment ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT Subjective: CC: “My stomach hurts, I have diarrhea, and nothing seems to help.” HPI: JR, 47 y/o WM, complains of having generalized abdominal pain that started 3 days ago. He may not have taken any medications because he did not know what to…
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Sabrina is a 26 year old female who has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She has scheduled an appointment for a follow up with her physician but has several questions about her diagnosis and is calling the Nurse Helpline for her hospital network. As she talks with the advanced practice nurse, she learns that…
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Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses…
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As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely encounter many disorders associated with women’s and men’s health, such as hormone deficiencies, cancers, and other functional and structural abnormalities. Disorders such as these not only result in physiological consequences but also psychological consequences, such as embarrassment, guilt, or profound disappointment for patients. For these reasons, the…
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The body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain in patients. The musculoskeletal system is an elaborate system of interconnected levers that provides the body with support and mobility. Because of the interconnectedness of…
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CASE STUDY 2: Drooping of Face A 33-year-old female comes to your clinic alarmed about sudden “drooping” on the right side of the face that began this morning. She complains of excessive tearing and drooling on her right side as well. The following students are assigned to this case: *Carsillo, Chambers, Chatman, Connelly, Conteh, Councill,…