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Describe Cluster Headache and its epidemiology.

Case Study: Richard is a 40-year-old man with a history of 4 weeks of cluster headache once each year. These began when he was 35 years old. His cluster periods occur in the fall. The cluster period begins slowly, increasing over 1 week, reaching a peak where Richard has two or three severe cluster attacks […]

Exacerbation of COPD etiology

COPD Case Study Patient and History: D.Z. a 65 yr old man is admitted to a medical floor for COPD exacerbation. PMH of HTN, controlled well by enalapril for the past 6 years as well as a recent diagnosis of pneumonia.  He appears cachectic and experiences dyspnea at rest.  He reports a productive cough of […]

Anorexia And Dementia

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of this disease process/condition. Include DSM criteria of signs and symptoms, and risk factors. 2. Identify 2 nursing diagnoses:  1 physical and 1 psychosocial. Provide 1 correlating nursing intervention for each. Briefly explain the rationale for these diagnoses. 3. Research pharmacological interventions and identify at least two different medications used in […]

the impact of clinical systems

To Prepare: Review the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Conduct a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the application of clinical systems. The research should provide evidence to support the use of one […]

enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease

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 Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your […]

Social Policy At The Local, State, And Federal Level

Assignment 2: Policy Identification According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice: Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current […]

Describe at least three challenges nurses face today in care delivery

Nursing: Today and Beyond Write a 1500-2000 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which […]