Week 6 Discussion: Social Institutions and Health

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapters 11, 12, 14
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 outside scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions
For this discussion, we will consider if the social world can be bad for your health and/or if social institutions can improve your health.

For the initial post, examine ways that some of the social institutions studied this week (the family, the educational system, or religions) might affect the health (physical, mental, spiritual) of the people in the institution. Also, consider behaviors, practices, or experiences of specific demographic groups in the United States related to the social institutions studied this week (the family, the educational system, or religions) and examine ways specific demographic groups’ health could be affected positively or negatively.

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2 or Option 3:

• Option 1:What are some effects of family life on health?
• Option 2:How might the educational system in the United States affect the health of American children?
• Option 3: How might health outcomes be affected by religious practices of members of varying religions in the United States? Are there other behaviors, outside of formal religious practice or formal religious ceremonial observances, such as dietary requirements or other behavioral requirements of members of religious institutions in the United States that might affect their health, either directly or indirectly?

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 paragraphs
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references (3-4 included the book)
• Include citations from at least the assigned textbook/lesson reading and one additional outside scholarly source to support your response.

Criteria

Content: Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.

Evidence & Sources: Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source.*** Sources are credited.*

Professional Communication: Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Scholarly source – per APA Guidelines, only scholarly sources should be used in assignments. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. 

School book to use also as reference: Kendall, D. E. (2018). Sociology in our times: The essentials. Boston MA:   Learning

 The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. In response to peers, describe a time when you provided leadership and the outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently? 

  

Visit the 3 websites from the following below websites and read the entries from Module 2 (Health Indicators) and Module 3 (Health and Education and Health System). Note three (3) similarities and/or three differences between your websites (https://kadey001.wixsite.com/assignment) and each of the 3 websites that you visit. In addition, include at least two citations to support your responses.  APA format.

https://sla2989.wixsite.com/malawi

https://jbren004.wixsite.com/website-1

https://heymissriss.wixsite.com/singaporewebcountry 

https://tclar021.wixsite.com/italy

https://tdela010.wixsite.com/thailand

https://bgate003.wixsite.com/ethiopiawiki

https://tgray013.wixsite.com/mysite

https://rachelhaga757.wixsite.com/madagascar

https://justmejenny.wixsite.com/syria

https://hking006.wixsite.com/globalhealth-japan    

https://alaus001.wixsite.com/southafrica 

https://vmaso001.wixsite.com/nepalvictoriamason

https://jbmorin.wixsite.com/haiti

https://rmurd003.wixsite.com/france

https://blairnelson00.wixsite.com/italy-2 

https://kpont001.wixsite.com/stkittsnevis

https://sskin0077.wixsite.com/website

https://jsmit147.wixsite.com/website 

https://msolo002.wixsite.com/ethiopia

https://bstor003.wixsite.com/websiteswiterland

https://hbasi001.wixsite.com/philippines

https://alill004.wixsite.com/norway

https://rkim0011.wixsite.com/skoreahealth

https://jjarm003.wixsite.com/germany

https://hmaca001.wixsite.com/marshall-islands 

https://mclar032.wixsite.com/mysite

https://cbook011.wixsite.com/liberia

https://ygarc001.wixsite.com/drwc

https://nhood001.wixsite.com/honduras

https://dmcmi003.wixsite.com/mysite

https://janinebrannis.wixsite.com/canadahealth

https://sboll001.wixsite.com/website

https://ssand020.wixsite.com/sierra-leone

https://alphaconstruction26.wixsite.com/website

https://bls2116.wixsite.com/globalhealthbrazil

Https://rsinc008.wixsite.com/Jamaica

https://gkelf001.wixsite.com/kelfalah

https://mvick008.wixsite.com/mysite

https://jdeib001.wixsite.com/bolivianhealth

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It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below.

Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.

Health History and Medical Information

Health History

Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg PRN.

Case Scenario

Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling the names of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be afraid and fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at night and will frequently become lost, needing help to get back to his room. Mr. M has become dependent with many ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The assisted living facility is concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing.

Objective Data

1. Temperature: 37.1 degrees C
2. BP 123/78 HR 93 RR 22 Pox 99%
3. Denies pain
4. Height: 69.5 inches; Weight 87 kg

Laboratory Results

1. WBC: 19.2 (1,000/uL)
2. Lymphocytes 6700 (cells/uL)
3. CT Head shows no changes since previous scan
4. Urinalysis positive for moderate amount of leukocytes and cloudy
5. Protein: 7.1 g/dL; AST: 32 U/L; ALT 29 U/L

Critical Thinking Essay

In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. M.’s situation. Include the following:

1. Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. M.
2. Based on the information presented in the case scenario, discuss what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. Explain why these should be considered and what data is provided for support.
3. When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find and why.
4. Describe the physical, psychological, and emotional effects Mr. M.’s current health status may have on him. Discuss the impact it can have on his family.
5. Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family.
6. Given Mr. M.’s current condition, discuss at least four actual or potential problems he faces. Provide rationale for each.

You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

Research the delivery, finance, management, and sustainability methods of the U.S. health care system. Evaluate the effectiveness of one or more of these areas on quality patient care and health outcomes. Propose a potential health care reform solution to improve effectiveness in the area you evaluated and predict the expected effect. Describe the effect of health care reform on the U.S. health care system and its respective stakeholders. Support your post with a peer-reviewed journal article.