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Control model.

Control model. Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please complete the assigned readings in your Stojkovic and Lovell (2019) textbook. You may also wish to consider some of the recommended resources for this week. Briefly describe the following models of institutional control presented in your textbook: Control model. Responsibility model. Consensual model. Compare and […]

Increased focus on patient teaching for patients who are prediabetic.

Topic: Increased focus on patient teaching for patients who are prediabetic.   Assignment 1 Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise […]

district attorney for Cityburgh

Instructions Case Study As an assistant district attorney for Cityburgh. You are assigned to review three cases and present your findings to the district attorney to decide on how to proceed. You; must review the facts of each case, specifically focusing on the procedural aspects. And looking for any legal issues that may arise.  will […]

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 […]