Effective communication is vital to constructing an accurate and detailed patient history. A patient’s health or illness is influenced by many factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting. As an advanced practice nurse, you must be aware of these factors and tailor your communication techniques accordingly. Doing so will not only help you establish…

May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for The New York Times on the cultural factors that encouraged black women to maintain weight above what is considered healthy. Randall explained—from her observations and her personal experience as a black woman—that many African-American communities and cultures consider women who are overweight to be more beautiful and…

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,…

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…

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…

We made it through the initial week. Please do not hesitate to inform me of any issues that will affect the submission of your work. I am currently grading and evaluating the discussion posts for Week 1. Overall, I think the discussion posts this week were great. Well thought out and communicated. Please refer to…

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…

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…

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…

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…