After completing the Week 3 Learning Activity_Part I, complete and submit the following:

1.  Review the subjective and objective data for each Gordon’s Functional Pattern (Week 3 Learning Activity_Part I).

 2.  Using the TEMPLATE provided, develop a priority (most important) nursing diagnosis for EACH Gordon’s Functional Pattern.  Remember, nursing diagnosis MUST be 2 or 3 part statements and need to be patient-specific (please use the learning resources folder for assistance).  Use the handouts in the learning resource folder to help you identify which nursing diagnoses are applicable to each Gordon’s Functional Pattern.

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.

Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.

In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two qualitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.

In your written assignment,

Examine the incidence of falls in the elderly community and describe the possible consequences of a fall.

Discuss risk factors for falling and how to assess the risk status of an elderly individual.

Consider how the setting influences risk (e.g., community, institutional care, hospital).

Identify opportunities to prevent falls in the elderly in different settings.

Identify barriers and challenges to implementing prevention strategies and how these may be overcome.

Describe a personal or professional experience you have had in educating an elderly individual about fall prevention, or helping to implement a fall prevention strategy.

Be sure to discuss the challenges you encountered and your solutions.

If you have not had any personal or professional experience of this type, imagine you are working as a health care professional and need to convince an elderly person to use an assistive device (e.g., a walker).

 Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages)  

• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
• Must use at least four to five scholarly or peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years in addition to the course text.

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

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TODAY FEBRUARY 2, 2021

HTN in adult perform research on both conventional and alternative medicine treatment options. Using CAM as your primary resource, create a 15 slide PowerPoint presentation with extensive speaker notes on each that addresses the following items:

1. Identify the disease. 
2. Identify the patient population that is most affected by this disease.
3. Identify complementary and alternative medicine resources and guidelines.
4. Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of complementary and alternative therapies.
5. Identify any common interactions of alternative and nonpharmaceutical medications with prescribed medications.

Include slide notes (100-250 words for each slide).

You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.