Click [Start a New Thread] to post to the Discussion, then click [Post] once complete. Be sure to post a response to all Discussion topics. Please review the Discussion Board Participation Grading Rubric under Course Resources. This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide […]

Adoption Law Fall 2016 Assignment #1 You represent Brenda, a 45 year-old divorced woman. Brenda is a North Carolina resident. Years ago, before Brenda was divorced, she and her husband were foster parents to Leesa. Leesa was their foster child from the time she was 10 until the court returned her to her mother when […]

Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily recognized signals is a pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain in patients. The musculoskeletal system is an elaborate system of interconnected levers that provides the body with support and mobility. […]

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected a different interactive media piece on a psychological disorder, and provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments to address the patient’s pathophysiology. Main Post Depression Scenario The interactive depression scenario described a 70-year-old male who presented with complaints of depression (Laureate […]

APA format with references Case Study  Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Profile. N.B., a 34-year-old Native American man, was admitted to the emergency department after he was found unconscious by his wife in their home. Subjective Data · Was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus 12 months ago · Was taking 50 units of insulin daily; 5 […]

A 35-year-old comes to the clinic. He states, “It’s getting close to allergy season and I need something to keep me from getting sick. Last year the doc gave me a shot, a spray, some pills, and an inhaler. They worked really well but I don’t remember what they were. Can I have those things […]

Theresa is a 90-year-old patient who was taken to the hospital due to certain complications with breathing. She was diagnosed with cardiopulmonary disease, and her health was deteriorating. Theresa has not been responding to treatment.                > She was advised of possibly passing in the next 3 months. The […]

Health History Mr C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient centre regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalogue telephone centre. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical Assessments […]

Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses […]

In a 750-1000 word essay in APA format,  critically evaluate the following scenario: Mrs J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day […]