Choose a patient-care situation in which the RN should intervene and advocate for the patient.  An example of such a situation might be when a patient has not been given complete informed consent. Include the following in your paper:   · Describe the clinical situation concisely and descriptively. It can be an actual situation or…

Word cloud generators have become popular tools for meetings and team-building events. Groups or teams are asked to use these applications to input words they feel best describe their team or their role. A “word cloud” is generated by the application that makes prominent the most-used terms, offering an image of the common thinking among…

As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means…

1. 1Triptans are contraindicated for which patient? Select all that apply.   1. Pregnant patient   2. Patient with prior MI   3. Patient taking MAOIs   4. Patient age 12-17 years old   2. Which of the following antiseizure medications potentiate the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA?   1. Pregabalin   2. Lamotrigine   3. Vigabatrin…

Reflecting on the module materials and your own research write about the following:   1. Describe impact of stress for families and caregivers affected by neurocognitive disorders    2. Applying at least 3 recovery-oriented principles describe how social workers can be effective in the lives of caregivers. You may recall recovery oriented principles were covered…

Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area of interest. Discuss how this organization keeps its members informed of health…

The driver of a car D.T. is 82 years old and he gets in to an accident. When the ambulance arrives to take him into the hospital they find out that he is a diabetic for the past 5 years, was diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimers) and his wife who is at the scene claims that…

The patient is an 81 year old with DMII, hypertension, sinus arrythmias, depression, hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia. What follows is his MAR. Review his problem list and then utilize one of the instruments for evaluating safe medications among the elderly: Either  Beers Criteria list or  STOP/STARTT . Report what you find: Is benadryl safe? Do not stop…

Mr. D is a 76-year-old Chinese older adult who resides in rural Tennessee. His 45-year-old niece has been living with him in exchange for his care. In a recent visit, Mr. D persistently complains about the increasing intensity and frequency of pain. You are puzzled by the complaints because the methadone that was prescribed for…

Chapter 30 – Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life   You have very recently begun working as a hospice nurse and your first client is an 86-year-old with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. The client after discussing with family has decided to forgo any further treatments, and has expressed wishes to pass…