NRNP 6635 Week 1: Discussion – FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY In many realms of medicine, objective diagnoses can be made: A clavicula is broken. An infection is present. TSH levels meet the diagnostic criteria for hypothyroidism. Psychiatry, on the other hand, deals with psychological phenomena…
Functional Assessments and Cultural and Diversity Awareness in Health Assessment Socioeconomic, Spiritual, Lifestyle, and other Cultural Factors The patient is an African-American man who is homeless, has experienced alcohol withdrawal seizures, has run out of medication, lives in a shelter, and needs to smoke to calm down and function. A socioeconomic issue affecting this patient…
NURS-6512 Week 2: Assignment 1: Building a Health History With Cultural and Diversity Awareness BUILDING A HEALTH HISTORY: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY TO GATHER APPROPRIATE HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION Effective communication is vital to constructing an accurate and detailed patient history. A patient’s health or illness is influenced by many factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting. There…
NURS-6512N Week 3: Case Study Assignment: Differential Diagnoses and Diagnostic Testing of a 92-Year-Old African American Male Assignment: Diagnostic Reasoning Include the following: Identify the patient’s chief complaint. Identify what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning. Explain how…
Gloria Jenkins iHuman Patient Demographics Patient’s Name: Gloria Jenkins Age: 65-years-old Gender: female HPI (History of Present illness): Gloria Jenkins is a 65-year-old female who presented to the clinic with the chief complaint of back pain that started two days ago while she was working. The pain is located on her lower back and is…
Multicultural nursing has become increasingly important in recent years as the healthcare system continually strives to provide quality care that meets the needs of a diverse patient population. Nurses must recognize and understand each patient’s unique needs, from language barriers to cultural and religious views. This article will explore the various aspects of multicultural nursing,…
Philosophy and Logic Essay Writing Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 1200 Unit 1 1 Unit 1 Introduction to Philosophy Introduction To act without clear understanding, to form habits without investigation, to follow a path all one’s life without knowing where it really leads—such is the behaviour of the multitude. (Meng-Tse) Many people would sooner die than…
Laura Wood ihuman answers – Case: Key Findings Key Findings Most significant active concern: risk of breast cancer Cystic breast disease Overweight (BMI=27.5) with recent weight gain American fast food diet 2 x per week FH breast cancer mother and maternal cousin FH of hyperlipidemia FH of type 2 diabetes Due for pap smear Elevated…
Annie Chambers iHuman Key Findings Bilateral inner thighs with 10 x 12 cm raised, confluent, erythematous papules and blisters in various stages Left ventral forearm with 6 cm linear, erythematous papules, and yellow-red blisters Itching progressing to tenderness New exposures: Wild brush plants, insects New exposures: Hot tub New exposures: Oily suntan lotion New exposure:…
Amina Johnson iHuman case study Key Findings Sore throat Fever, temperature 101.5° F Headache Pharyngeal erythema and tonsillar exudate Swollen glands, tender cervical lymphadenopathy Infectious contact per history Infectious mononucleosis at age 15 Lack of cough Lack of influenza immunization Additional PMH: No change Additional SH: Habits and lifestyle Medications/Allergies ROS: No other constitutional, dermatologic,…
