1. Mary is a 35-year-old woman that has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Her labs today show a TSH of 20, MCV 78, MCHD 26, Ferritin 9, TIBC 418. She has a history of iron deficiency anemia for 2 months. Current medications include Kelp tablets daily, ibuprofen 400 mg daily as needed, and ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel one…

Concept Map Template   Primary Diagnosis: ___________________________________________________________   1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?   Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis   Causes   Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical)   2. What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the…

In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.   · Stroke   · Multiple sclerosis   · Transient Ischemic Attack   · Myasthenia gravis   · Headache   · Seizure disorders   · Head…

Description of Module: This module brings together a potpourri of topics relate to self-care, such as holistic care, mindfulness, preventing burnout, and substance abuse. As a nurse and/or leader, caring for oneself is often overlooked. However to care and lead others effectively, you need to care for yourself. The student will be guided towards improved…

Place this word document (initial posting only) into the NURS 440 Discussion 4 Assignment Dropbox for Initial Posting found in Module 13 and utilize the Turn-it-in data that will be made available to you to prevent plagiarism. You may make changes to your initial posting in order to prevent plagiarism and resubmit it within this…

A 22-year-old pregnant woman (18 weeks AOG) presented with 7 years of heavy intravenous heroin dependence on top of her daily methadone dose. She manifested with complicated pregnancy (bleeding and abdominal pain), heroin-related medical problems (abscesses, cellulitis), and severe craving as well as other psychosocial related issues namely homelessness, court case, poor family support, and…

Case Discussion on Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder:   A 25-year-old Caucasian male presents to the outpatient detoxification and rehabilitation facility, for opioid and alcohol detoxification. For the past two weeks, this patient has being using 15 bags of heroin intravenously, two 48-ounces cans of beer, and has inhaled one hundred dollars’ worth of cocaine…

Ms. H, an attractive, petite, 42-year-old full-time housewife came to psychotherapy initially for severe bulimia, vomiting as many as 40 times each day for the past year. She had previously been diagnosed with PTSD, anorexia nervosa, DDNOS, dependent personality disorder, panic anxiety, major depressive disorder, and polysubstance dependence. In the past, Ms. H self-medicated with…

You are a nurse on a pulmonary rehabilitation team at an outpatient clinic in your community. You are updating educational resources to educate clients who want to know more about health promotion and maintenance and improving pulmonary health related to their lung conditions.   Instructions   Create an infographic for a lower respiratory system disorder…

Assessment of Pregnant Client Utilize the appropriate technology and/or references/resources, demonstrating accurate use, in order to access reliable data and information that support evidence-based practice in the care of diverse clients during pregnancy.   Differentiate the various components of basic physiological needs as it relates to pregnancy and health practices, including but not limited to…