Entries by Linus

Alcohol Concentration Levels for Driving and Other Recommendations

In January 2018, the prestigious National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report with several recommendations for addressing alcohol abuse in this country (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, 2018). One of these recommendations is that the current standard for legal driving impairment in the states be lowered from 0.08 to […]

Eosinophilic Phenotype Asthma

How will you know if your patient has the eosinophilic phenotype? What are the signs/symptoms?? What are the signs/symptoms? 175 words APA format

Preventing Diarrhea Deaths in Egypt

You will write an overview essay on what the case study was regarding, what you learned from it, and what you would do for the future. Essays should be similar to the “conclusion” section of a paper and be approximately 1-2 paragraphs long.

Legalization of Marijuana Argumentative

Grading Rubric Content; answer includes detail – worth 10 points Format; paragraphs, organization (word count 400 or more; -1 for every 50 words under) – worth 10 points References cited in text and at end of assignment in APA format – worth 5 points 1 point off for every spelling and grammar mistake Plagiarism will […]

Existing Health Disparities in Communities

Consider the community in which you currently live or grew up. What health disparities currently exist or existed when you lived in that community. Describe the social determinants of health present in that community. In particular, discuss the behavioral and psychological factors that affect or affected the health of members of your community. Present two […]

Promoting Health Weight

The prenatal period and early years of life are crucial determinants of later cognitive and physical abilities, morbidity, mortality, mental health, and social abilities. There are multiple dimensions that influence the eventual outcomes of an individual’s overall health and well-being. Focusing on the pediatric patient, select one of the topics below (please choose one that […]

Cognitive Impairment and Anorexia Nervosa DSM Initial Video Diagnoses

Please write a 1-2 page reflection after watching each video clip stating your initial diagnosis with differentials using only what the clip provides. Sometimes in practice we do not have all of the preferred information available and need to proceed with what we have available. List any symptoms that helped you to focus towards your […]

How to Respond Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Patients

Kathy Michaels, a 37-year-old female, is talking with her gynecologist about concerns of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). She asks to be tested for STDs. Later, the nurse calls to discuss the results with Ms. Michaels, which indicate she is positive for HIV. Ms. Michaels states, “Oh no, I have AIDS!” 1. How should the nurse […]

Complications in Pregnancy

PICOT is an acronym used to help develop clinical research questions and guide you in your search for evidence: P = Patient population I = Intervention or issue of interest C = Comparison of interventions or comparison of interests O = Outcome T = Time frame For example, you may wish to research the effects of interrupted sleep on cognition of […]