Scenario: An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition. At its core, pathology is the […]

Introduction Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible. Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts. For all instances where you are required to provide a definition, do not copy definitions from […]

Consider one of the following current social issues – or one of your choice: Gun violence Racism Economic inequality Sexism Violent crime Immigration For the initial post, address the following: State your position on one of these issues – are you for, against, or neutral? Explain why. Avoid vagueness or ambiguity in your response. Make […]

Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that reflect absolute laws. “Universal” is a term that allows for no exceptions, and […]

Throughout this course, you have had the opportunity to develop care plans and concept maps on the main topics. How has the development of care plans and concept maps helped you understand the material and what resources did you find most helpful? Please make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two […]

Process through which a social policy passes from the identification of the problem to its implementation, taking the different powers of the State (Federal, State and Local). Identify some of those social policies related to the exercise of social work that are already implemented, select one for each level of government (local, state and federal) […]

Research a form of hormonal birth control and consider the following as you construct your initial post. Include the name and type of hormonal birth control, describe the specific effects it has on specific reproductive organs and tissues, and list any additional effects it may have on other body systems. In your reply post: Reply […]

It can be argued that short-term exposure to stress is adaptive and can increase positive performance. Long-term exposure to stress, on the other hand, is considered maladaptive, yet common, in our society. Consider and research the physiological functioning of stress. Describe how stress responses can be adaptive and how this type of stress affects the […]

Hormonal birth control is an effective approach to preventing pregnancy. The effects of hormonal birth control are not limited to the reproductive system, and there are other uses in addition to pregnancy prevention. In your initial post: Research a form of hormonal birth control and consider the following as you construct your initial post. Include […]

Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of “my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous”. He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. […]