Entries by Valet

Assessing And Treating Clients With With Bipolar Disorder

ay, an 18-year-old high school senior, presents with symptoms of difficulty sleeping and feeling sad, which results in an initial diagnosis of depression. His mother later reports, however, that Jay exhibits symptoms of irritability and risk-taking behaviors. (His little brother reported to his mother that they were driving over 90 miles an hour on the […]

Lab Assignment: Differential Diagnosis For Skin Conditions

Properly identifying the cause and type of a patient’s skin condition involves a process of elimination known as differential diagnosis. Using this process, a health professional can take a given set of physical abnormalities, vital signs, health assessment findings, and patient descriptions of symptoms, and incrementally narrow them down until one diagnosis is determined as […]

EI theories, communication styles, team building, and decision making.

Using the University Online Library or the Internet, research about EI theories, communication styles, team building, and decision making. Go to the website berkeley.eduand take the quiz. Based on your research and understanding, create a white paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that: Describe how your EI level can either enhance or hinder […]

cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process

Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper: Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer. Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects. Discuss what factors […]

Importance of Proper Pain Assessment

Discuss the Importance of Proper Pain Assessment Differentiate between acute and chronic pain, the different assessment tools that can be used depending on the age of the patient, and management of pain. List 3 pain assessment tools used (Newborn, Toddler, Adult). Your response should be at least 250 words. APA formatted paper (Title page, Introduction, […]

Nursing shortages in Georgia

Nursing shortages are a source that is feared for many health care administrators. Describe what the nursing workforce is like in the state of Georgia. (Georgia state board of nursing website is a good place to gain information.) Next, discuss what aspects are leading to an overall nursing shortage, and what steps are being done […]

Evidence-based pharmacological treatments

As nurse, it is important to diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients who have chronic disease. A nurse must understand how pathology, treatment, regimens, and psycho-social issues affect patients and the care they receive. Disease management is more than just monitoring a medication or treatment; it is evaluating the disease process from the micro to macro […]

Prevention and Care for HIV and Related Conditions

. Prevention and Care for HIV and Related Conditions Question to be answered Identify the  topic and the ANA Official Position Compare and      Contrast the position with another federal, national, or global      organization on the same or similar position – must show similarities and      differences Using QSEN      Competencies – Describe how the position supports at […]

diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy

Report Issue Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy* Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders* * The Assignment related to this Learning Objective is introduced this week and submitted in Week 4. Select a client whom you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal: 1. Describe the client […]

physical assessments among school-aged children

he needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare the physical assessments among school-aged children. […]