Entries by Merit Writer

Chinese community

J.R. is a nurse practitioner who serves an urban Chinese community. The challenges she faces daily include coordinating health care for the community members, fostering compliance with treatment regimens, and teaching the community about health prevention and early detection of diseases and conditions. J.R. has learned that one of the main reasons the community members […]

Why are women at a higher risk of UTI than males?

Identify and explain positions other than the lithotomy in which a pelvic examination can be performed. Why are women at a higher risk of UTI than males? What would you educate to decrease the risk of UTI? Summarize the pros and cons of newborn circumcision. Describe the following signs on a female examination: Goodell Hegar’s […]

Care of a Patient with Cancer

Discussion Topic Care of a Patient with Cancer A 70-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer 3 years ago. At that time he underwent IV combination chemotherapy. He responded to the chemotherapy regimen until about 6 months ago when his colon cancer returned. His oncologist has now prescribed oral chemotherapy, which has been effective for some […]

Abortion

MUST USE APA 7 ED, REFERENCES USED ARE ONLY RESOURCES GIVEN HERE ATTACHED, PLAGIARISM NO MORE THAN 10%, YOUR OWN WORDS SUMMARIZING WHAT HE EXPLAINS IN THE RESOURCES GIVEN. After studying the course materials located on Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following: Explain the difference between spontaneous and procured abortion. As well as […]

family health history

While working with your family medicine preceptor you are scheduled to see Mr. John Barley, a 58-year-old male who has sought medical attention only rarely in the past 10 years. He comes to the office today because of a progressively worsening cough and shortness of breath during the previous month. Before you and your preceptor, […]

How could ineffective communication impact the ability to lead others?

Reply 1   I like how you mentioned these positions are fluid, changing with each situation. How could ineffective communication impact the ability to lead others? Reply 2 Claudia Hernandez Oliva   Week 1 Discussion Forum The actions associated with leading, managing and following are numerous and nuanced. Leading implies taking a position of ownership […]

Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project

Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project Student Name NSG6005 Faculty name Assigned Herbs & Reported Uses Herbs: Comfrey     Herbs: Evening Primrose Reported Uses: ADHD, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Biliary Disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus Reported Uses: anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, bruises, cancer, cough, fractures, myalgia Reported Doses of the Assigned Herbs Herbs: Comfrey   100mcg/day pyrrolizidine alkaloids for […]

the evolution of Palliative and Hospice Care

This  is a case study about the evolution of Palliative and Hospice Care.   Please review the book and then read the following 2 articles before you address the case study.   Additionally, you may research the issue yourself to bring in extra  information.  Please answer the 2 questions on the case study. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/723058    I have put this […]

Cellular Adaptation, Injury, And Death profile

Maria is a sedentary, 68-year-old woman who is overweight. She complains that her hands and feet are always cold, and she tires quickly when cleaning the house. At her most recent visit to her doctor, her blood pressure was 184/98 mm Hg. She has edema around her ankles and legs, and her physician is concerned […]

non-traditional medications

Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin. Ms. GM is a 48-year-old who presents to your clinic […]