Discussion: Diagnosis and Management of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders In clinical settings, eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) disorders account for the majority of pediatric visits. With the prevalence of these disorders, you must be familiar with their signs and symptoms as well as evidence-based practices for assessment and treatment. Although many pediatric […]

NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Wellness visits are an important part of pediatric primary care. During these visits, patient growth and development are assessed. As an advanced practice nurse who performs these assessments, you must be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal growth and development to recognize red flags. While some […]

NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study A mother brings in her 16-month-old, Brittany, for treatment of an acute illness. During the history, the mother reports that her mother-in-law is concerned about the toddler’s development. Further questioning reveals the following: •Brittany was a term infant born vaginally with no intrapartum complications. Birth […]

NURS 6550 Midterm Exam Questions & Solutions 1. The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) __________ is the […]

NURS 6540 Week 10 Assignment 2: Practicum – Week 8 Journal Entry Reflect on geriatric patients from your practicum site. Consider frail elder patients that you have assessed for skin wounds such as bumps, bruises, shingles, herpes, bullous pemphigoid, StevensJohnson syndrome, etc. Explain the consequences of these types of wounds for frail elders. Then, describe […]

NURS 6540 Week 10 DQ – Community Advocacy Agencies Having received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and encountering the associated stigmas, Michael Ellenbogen encourages increased advocacy efforts for the geriatric population struggling with this disease. He says, “We did nothing wrong to get this disease, and we need to speak up to let our voice be […]

NURS 6540 Week 11 Discussion & Assignment There is a human tendency to postpone uncomfortable or unpleasant tasks. —Nancy Kummer, geriatric patient This human tendency to avoid the unpleasant makes end-of-life care and hospice decisions difficult for many patients to discuss with their families. Kummer is a former social worker who used to counsel patients […]

Week 9 Discussion: Treating Patients in Specialized Areas of Care Week 9 Discussion: Treating Patients in Specialized Areas of Care When treating frail elder patients in specialized areas of care, there are various dynamics that might impact patient care plans. From questions about potential outcomes, benefits of treatment, and quality of life to factors such […]

Week 8 Discussion: Nursing Homes in Your Community and Neighboring Communities Week 8 Discussion: Nursing Homes in Your Community and Neighboring Communities Nursing homes have become a viable option for geriatric patients who require routine care and need help performing basic activities of daily living, with about 3.3 million patients residing in nursing homes in […]

NURS 6540 Week 6 Discussion Essay Week 6 Discussion: Patient Presentation of Dementia, Delirium, and Depression With the prevalence of dementia, delirium, and depression in the growing geriatric population, you will likely care for elderly patients with these disorders. While many symptoms of dementia, delirium, and depression are similar, it is important that you are […]