Chapter 18 Discussion Ed Beatty is a 52-year-old client with a history of chronic renal insufficiency who presents to the medical clinic reporting a severe sore throat. He is diagnosed with a streptococcal pharyngitis. He is informed by the primary care provider that he will be treated with an IM injection of penicillin G. 1. […]
ADASSESSD#2 a) In your professional opinion, what is the difference between chronic and acute pain? How is the assessment for each type of pain different? What must you keep in mind when assessing acute pain? What must you keep in mind when assessing chronic pain? Reflect upon a time when you assessed a patient in […]
Critique existing protocols and best practices that address differential diagnosis, pharmacotherapeutic intervention, and resources to manage and evaluate acute and chronic illness in the older adult population.
A critical review that justifies and explores the potential impact of your resource on the management of chronic lower back pain.
Conduct in-depth analysis of a pertinent topic related to aging. Include the following in your analysis: • Define the problem. • Identify the specific population affected. • Describe cultural implications. • Describe financial/legal/ethical implications for the population related to the problem. • Describe 2-3 interventions that can be used to improve the problem. • Describe […]
Weekly Instructions: What is the role of the health psychologist in the management of a chronic illness? It first seems necessary to identify the nature of a “Chronic Illness”. Is there a difference between a chronic illness and a terminal disease? Would the role do the health psychologist change depending upon the perceived lethality of […]
This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s): NU416-M5: Implement evidence-based interventions for managing the chronic care of patients to promote health and quality of life across the lifespan. Co-morbid chronic illness often requires that many prescribed medications often resulting in what is referred to as “polypharmacy”. This can result in several problems. Adherence to a medication […]
Healthy People 2020 identifies objectives related to nutrition and its role in promoting health and reducing chronic disease risk. Choose one preventable chronic condition from the list. As a nurse practitioner, how will you educate your patient about nutrition to help prevent your chosen chronic condition? Support your answer with evidence-based research. Chronic condition: Type […]
316X-Learning Path to Assessment #3-Patientand Family CaregiverEducation Power Point PresentationRelated Competency Set: 316 X Palliative CareCompetency Set Description: This set focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide professional competent care to those with life limiting conditions; develop system thinking skills that offer enhancements to quality of life; and demonstrates a leadership role in […]
Chapter 3: CHAPTER 3 ASSIGNMENT Answer the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs each (unless otherwise stated). Answers should be written in your own words and consist of well-developed paragraphs. Be sure to cite any references that you use. Utilize your textbook as well as reliable Internet resources. 1. Read and answer the “Stop and Consider” […]
