complaints of shortness of breath Tony is a 56-year-old, Hispanic male that presented to the Emergency Room with complaints of shortness of breath, which he has been experiencing for the past two days. He states “I haven’t felt good for about a week, but couldn’t afford to miss work.” He complains of a cough, fever, […]

Hypertesnion Topic Hypertension For this assignment you will create an engaging, 20-minute recorded presentation of a common health problem related to a particular body system. Your presentation should include an overview of the health problem identified, an in-depth review of the associated anatomy and physiology, an overview of treatment methodologies, and information related to the […]

The Patient Self-Determination Act Topic 3 DQ 1 The Patient Self-Determination Act “requires all health-care institutions that receive Medicare or Medicaid funds to provide patients with written information about their right under state law to execute advance directives, but it does not require states to adopt or change any substantive laws.” (Markus, n.d.) This is […]

What is this patient’s cardiovascular risk based on these lab results Discussion The 42-year-old female patient presents for follow up on lab results from her annual physical exam completed a week ago. The lab results are as follows: Triglycerides 225, LDL 170, HDL 22, HgBA1c 8.3% Patient history reveals a 20 pack-a-year smoking history and […]

Generalized Anxiety Disorder  L.P., age 23, is a white woman who graduated from college last year. She began working as an accountant 1 month after graduating. Approximately 2 months ago, she moved into a two-bedroom apartment with another woman who works at the same accounting firm. She states that her roommate recommended that she see […]