*** 20 hours****

1) Minimum  2  full pages (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)

2)¨******APA norms

 All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

         Bulleted responses are not accepted

         Don’t write in the first person 

         Don’t copy and paste the questions.

         Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites) 

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question.

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

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Case:

56 y/o Caucasian male presents to the primary care clinic with complaints of dizziness and nausea x 4 days. The patient reports he has not been able to get out of bed since the symptoms started. The patient reports symptoms are worse when he tries to get out of bed to stand. He denies any headaches or blurry vision. He states he is urinating more over the last few days and he has noticed an increase in thirst. He reports he just drank a large sweet tea before he came into the clinic.

The patient reports that he is out of his Lantus and metformin because he cannot afford the refill until he gets his disability check. He is disabled after his second CVA that left him with generalized weakness. His medical history includes DM, HTN, CAD.

Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient’s vital signs are as follows- Blood sugar 405, B/P 190/101, HR 102, R-20, T- 98.5.

Using Evidence Based practice, answer the following questions thoroughly. Be sure to use APA

 

Questions:

1. What are the pertinent positive and negative findings in this patient assessment?

2. Create a list of differentials with rationales for this patient?

3. Discuss a medication regimen for this patient considering his financial status?

4. What is the priority concern for this patient?

5. How does this patient’s comorbid diagnosis impact his current symptoms?

6. Discuss how the patient’s health beliefs, culture and behaviors impact the potential outcomes for the patient.

Week 6 Discussion

For this assignment, you will review the latest evidence-based guidelines in the links provided below. Please make sure you are using scholarly references and they should not be older than 5 years. The posts/references must be in APA format. 

Apply the information from the Aquifer case study to answer the following questions: 

1: Which essential questions will you ask this pediatric patient or his/her caregiver during this well-child check? Why are these questions important? What lab tests or diagnostic studies will you order and why?

2: What diagnoses would you give the patient in this case? Include the findings that support the diagnoses.

3: What is your treatment recommendation and education for the patient and family? Why? Include anticipatory guidance.

Write a 500-750-word on the influence patient education has in health care using the experiences of a patient. Interview a friend or family member about that person’s experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions.

Suggested interview questions:

1. Did a patient education representative give you instructions on how to care for yourself after your illness or operation?
2. Did a health care professional, pharmacist, nurse, doctor, or elder counselor advise you on your medication, diet, or exercise?
3. Who assisted you at home after your illness or operation?
4. Do you know of any assistance services, i.e., food, transportation, medication, that would help you stay in your home as you get older?

 

Module 03 Assignment – Myasthenia Gravis Pamphlet

1. Instructions
   As a new nurse, you have had clients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and are concerned about their level of understanding of the disease process. You have taken on the task of developing a teaching pamphlet to provide clear discharge instructions including information on the disease, support resources, medication teaching, and signs and symptoms of Myasthenic Crisis. You will include the following information in the pamphlet.
   
   1. Describe the disease process for MG.
   2. List (2) local community resources available that can provide support such as:
   3. Nutrition.
   4. Transportation.
   5. Psychosocial needs such as support groups.
   6. Include medication administration instructions and the importance of timing of medication delivery.
   7. Include signs of symptoms of Myanthenic Crisis and when to notify provider.

 Purpose 

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss healthcare policy of the APN profession and how Transformational Leadership can help to influence policy changes. This week’s assignment focuses on the APN as a Health Policy Leader, one of the nine NONPF NP competencies.  Students will analyze how health policy may affect NP practice and how Transformational Leadership can help to influence policy changes.  

 

Activity Learning Outcomes 

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: 

1. Critically analyze how healthcare systems and APRN practice are organized and influenced by ethical, legal, economic and political factors (CO2) 
2. Demonstrate professional and personal growth concerning the advocacy role of the advanced practice nursing in fostering policy within diverse healthcare settings (CO3) 
3. Advocate for institutional, local, national and international policies that fosters person-centered healthcare and nursing practice (CO4) 

Requirements: 

Criteria for Content 

• Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the advanced practice nurse profession 
• Explanation of why advocacy is considered an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role
• Discuss the four pillars of Transformational leadership and the effect it may have on influencing policy change
• A scholarly resource must be used for EACH discussion question each week.

 DISCUSSION CONTENT  

 Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the advanced practice nurse profession:  Research healthcare policy for APNs on a state and national level and the impact on the APN profession  

 Explanation of why advocacy is considered an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role :  

Describe advocacy in healthcare terminology. 

Discuss how advocacy is an essential role of the APN and the impact on patient care. 

 Discuss the four pillars of Transformational leadership and the effect it may have on influencing policy change :  

Define Transformational leadership. 

Discuss how Transformational Leadership may have an effect on influencing policy change