Summative Assessment: Applying Multiple Theories to Care Bill has been working in labor and delivery (L&D) for a year but was asked to work on a medical surgical unit tonight. He has not worked on this unit since he was a student. Alfonzo is the charge nurse with over 6 years of experience in ICU.…
For this assessment, you will write a 4–6 page annotated bibliography where you identify peer- reviewed publications that promote the use of one of the technologies presented below that enhance quality and safety standards in nursing. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first review the technologies below and select the one you’re…
Mr. K. is a 57-year-old man who consulted his physician after noticing marked leg pains while playing golf. He had previously noticed increasing fatigue and discomfort in his legs associated with moderate exercise. When sitting for extended periods with legs dangling, his legs became red, and sometimes his feet felt numb. His history indicates he…
This week we have explored Disorders of the Nervous System. Review the material covered and provide a minimum of five key points about one of the key content areas covered that are listed below. You may include sign/symptoms, diagnostic tools, and/or treatments. • Review of A&P of Nervous System • Acute Neurological Problems…
Daute is a 56-year-old man seeking evaluation for increasing shortness of breath. He noticed difficulty catching his breath about 3 years ago. Physical activity increases his symptoms. He avoids activity as much as possible to prevent any SOB. His previous physician had placed him on salmeterol/fluticasone (Advair Diskus) one inhalation twice daily 2 years ago.…
Beatrice is a 17-year-old female diagnosed with mild persistent asthma since age 7. During her visit today, she reports having to use her albuterol MDI 3 to 4 days per week over the past 2 months. Over the past week she has been using albuterol at least once per day. She reports being awakened by…
Monty is a 52-year-old male following up on his labs that were drawn last week. He smokes 1 pack per day. He is currently on Lisinopril 20 mg po daily. He is allergic to penicillin. Fasting lipid profile shows total cholesterol 266, LDL cholesterol 180, HDL cholesterol 40, and Triglycerides 185. What treatment plan would…
Sara is a 45-year-old female presenting for her annual exam. Her blood pressure today is 160/90 HR 84 RR 16. Her height is 64 inches and her weight is 195. Her last visit to the clinic 3 months ago shows a BP of 156/92. She is currently taking ibuprofen 600 mg tid for back pain.…
For this assessment, you will prepare a two-page interprofessional staff update on HIPAA and appropriate social media use in health care. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first select one of the settings below that will become the focus of your interprofessional staff update. After you have selected one of the two…
For your signature assignment you will create a short 3 to 5-minute patient education video. The video is intended to be a teaching tool that you could use for a patient and family who is newly diagnosed with a psychiatric illness. Select one of the following diagnoses covered this term: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety…