Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.”

1. As with all disorders, it is essential to determine the root cause of endocrine disorders. What are primary, secondary, and tertiary disorders? Compare the differences among primary, secondary, and tertiary forms of hyposecretion and hypersecretion.
2. The hypothalamic-pituitary system is the main controlling factor for normal endocrine function. What are some of the common ways for this finely balanced system to become unstable?
3. Explain how the circadian rhythm is related to cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex. What factors cause disturbances in this system?

at least 250 words. with reference no older than 5 years and intext citation

Diabetes and Drug Treatments

Diabetes is an endocrine system disorder that affects millions of children and adults (ADA, 2011). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations. In this Assignment, you compare types of diabetes including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.

To prepare:

• Review this week’s media presentation on the endocrine system and diabetes, as well as Chapter 45 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text and the Peterson et al. article in the Learning Resources.
• Reflect on differences between types of diabetes including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
• Select one type of diabetes.
• Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
• Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you selected on patients including effects of drug treatments.

By Day 6

Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

• Explain the differences between types of diabetes including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
• Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Include dietary considerations related to treatment.
• Explain the short-term and long-term impact of this diabetes on patients including effects of drugs treatments.

Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

Submission and Grading Information

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• Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK06Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
• Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
• Click the Week 6 Assignment link.
• Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK06Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
• If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
• Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

Grading Criteria

Share an example of a time in your practice when you have had concerns about information that a patient (or family member, friend, or you) has obtained from the Internet.

If you have not had such an experience, go to a consumer health information website, such as WebMD, and look up a health condition that you typically see in your practice or have seen in your clinical experiences. Consider how a patient might use this information as you answer the questions in Step 2.

Step 2 describe safety concerns related to people who seek health-related information on the Internet and explain how to evaluate the quality of health-related information on the Internet. 

What was the perceived health problem, and how did you or the patient research this problem?

What health-related information was obtained?

Was the information accurate?

How did (or might) the patient interpret the information?

What did (or might) the patient do with the information obtained?

What actual or potential harm could have happened as a result of the information?

How can you evaluate the quality of health-related information on the Internet?

 opic 2 DQ 1

Taking into consideration that she is a Roman Catholic nun, what would be the ideal course of patient education as this woman progresses from department to department?

The patient’s norms and values have to be addressed. Each patient has differing beliefs in relation to illness. It is important to understand Sister Mary’s needs and priorities so the education can be tailored to her and promote comprehension (Falvo, 2011). Being a Roman Catholic nun can shape the patient’s perception and attitude towards medical support. The healthcare professionals is responsible for being sensitive and respectful of the patient’s beliefs. The patient should be asked about her comfort levels and that information should be relied from department to department. For example, will the patient be comfortable being dressed in a hospital gown when under a male nurse’s care? The patient should be made aware of each procedure and test being completed and asked for permission before proceeding.The patient should be given all the information about the diagnostic testing and treatment plan so she can make an informed decision (Rothenberg, 2003). If the patient allows, a chaplain or priest can be present as support. Time should also be made for the patient to pray. 

Sister Mary is a patient in Level 2 Emergency Department. She must have a neural examination, physical assessment, radiographs of her facial bones, and a computed tomography scan of the head. Taking into consideration that she is a Roman Catholic nun, what would be the ideal course of patient education as this woman progresses from department to department? 

Using 200-300 words APA format with at least two references. Sources must be published within the last 5 years

 Find and read a nursing scholarly article that relates to your clinical practice and is found in a peer-reviewed journal.

• Must be a research article.
• Write a 1-page summary using an outline of the steps of the research process, discuss the study type, purpose, and research question(s).
• The summary should be formatted per current APA and 1 page in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 2 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.