Entries by Merit Writer

Infectious Disease

1. How is the Gram stain used to classify bacteria? How do antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria? Explain how carriers play an important role in the transmission of pathogens. Jan acquired a MRSA infection during a stay at a rehabilitation facility. Jan’s physician tells her that her MRSA was caused by S. aureus. How […]

Fibrocystic breast disease

Fibrocystic breast disease This discussion contains 2 parts: KM is a 38-year-old white woman with a 6-year history of psoriasis. Her family history includes allergies and asthma and her mother with psoriasis. KM returns today for an increase in symptoms, and she wants to improve the appearance of her skin. Please discuss the following: What […]

human service policy

 Digital Resource Herzberg, J. T. (2015). Foundations in human services practice: A generalist perspective on individual, agency, and community. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.  ISBN: 9780205858255; eISBN: 9780205982233   Based on your career interests, choose a topic relevant to human service policy from the list of topics  (Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse, Mental Health Policy, Prison Diversion, […]

risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents

List the risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents and why? What cultures are at higher risk and why? Describe the 0 to 4+ scale for scoring deep tendon reflexes. What would you expect to find in a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy? Share any experience you have encountered and elaborate. Submission Instructions: Your initial post should […]

Lymphatic, Chest, & Heart

Lymphatic, Chest, & Heart This Discussion has 3 parts: Lymphatic Define lymphedema. What is elephantiasis? Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis. Thorax and Lungs Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present: Dyspnea Orthopnea Apnea Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Tachypnea Bradypnea Hyperpnea Kussmaul breathing Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes). […]

Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management

Benchmark – Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: 1. Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, […]

rectal examination of an older adult

You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult. What are the steps to examine this patient? Explain your rationale. What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter? Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy. What findings would expect on physical […]

relevant information to gather when assessing abdominal pain

relevant information to gather when assessing abdominal pain GI Make a comprehensive list of relevant information to gather when assessing abdominal pain. How do you assess for masses in the abdomen and how you would document such findings? Describe your findings on a previous patient that you have encountered where you have palpated a mass […]

types of information systems

types of information systems Choose 4 of the information systems below and  Define and discuss the differences between the various types of information systems and how they are used within healthcare facilities: Healthcare information system Hospital information system Administrative information system Nursing information system Monitoring systems Order entry systems Laboratory systems Radiology systems Pharmacy application […]

the importance of professional associations in nursing

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested.  provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include […]