Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa: A Comparison Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have a devastating impact on a person’s physical and emotional health. Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are two of the most common eating disorders. While they share some similarities, there are also some important differences between the two conditions. Bulimia […]
Audiologic and Ophthalmologic Assessment While interviewing and examining a 17-year-old male, you discover a white patch on his buccal mucosa and slanting palpebral fissures in his eyes. He also states during the interview that he plays baseball and is hoping to earn an athletic scholarship to college. Audiologic and Ophthalmologic Assessment When the 17-year-old boy […]
“A 19-year old marine was brought to the infirmary after passing… “A 19-year old marine was brought to the infirmary after passing out during basic training. He had repeatedly complained of severe weakness, dizziness, and sleepiness during the preceding 4 weeks of boot camp. In a previous episode 3 weeks earlier, he had drowsiness and […]
Pharmacodynamic Processes of Hyperlipidemia Case Study 1: Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: Atenolol 12.5 mg daily Doxazosin 8 mg daily Hydralazine 10 mg qid Sertraline 25 mg daily Simvastatin 80 mg daily […]
Discuss a neighborhood in which you lived in relation to the mechanisms of segregation such as redlining, blockbusting, panic peddling, restrictive covenants, white flight, white fight, etc. What is the racial demographic composition of the neighborhood? Why does the neighborhood look the way it does in terms of racial demographic composition? NOTE: It should be […]
Explore an area related to social work Examples of issues include: child protection, older peoples care, care of homeless people, domestic abuse, end of life care, youth offending, the care of people with mental health problems, emotional abuse, foster care, adoption, asylum seeking children, child sexual exploitation, hospital social work, dementia care, social work in […]
Using the theory of unpleasant symptoms as a guide, what would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms? I need a discussion with 400 words and 2 references. ________________________- The theory of unpleasant symptoms provides a valuable framework for understanding and assessing patient symptoms in healthcare settings. According to this theory, symptoms […]
The purpose of learning the ropes of policy, politics and advocacy is to influence health care or broader social agendas that influence human health. Discuss a time where you influence health care through advocacy. ________________________- One example of successful healthcare advocacy is the campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking and the need […]
All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format. Mandatory reporting laws vary from state to state. FLORIDA Review your state nursing laws on mandatory reporting. Discuss why healthcare providers have […]
Elderly Adult Assessment PART I. You are to interview either an older adult male or female over the age of 65. In order to preserve confidentiality, identify them as “O.M.” or “O.F.” and include their age and ethnicity. Describe their living situation (i.e., home alone, home with family members, home with assistance, etc.), and describe […]
