Electricity, DNA & Fields discussion- An enormous amount of electricity is created at power-generating stations and sent across the country through wires that carry high voltages. Appliances, power lines, airport and military radars, substations, transformers, computers, and other equipment that carries or uses electricity all generate electromagnetic fields. Many questions have been raised about how electromagnetic fields affect our bodies. Do they pose a public […]
Conflict Encountered in Nursing Practice
Conflict is common in healthcare settings. Common team sources of conflict include hierarchical relationships, authority differentials, poor communication, negative or disruptive behaviors, and multigenerational interprofessional teams. Include the following sections: Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. Describe a conflict you have encountered in your nursing practice. Identify the roles of the stakeholders involved. Do not identify the stakeholders by name. Analyze how the […]
Schizophrenia Spectrum Case
Schizophrenia Spectrum Case After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Mr. T is a 21-year-old man who is brought to the ER by his mother after he began talking about “aliens” who were trying to steal his soul. Mr. T reports that aliens left messages for him by arranging sticks outside his home and sometimes send thoughts into his […]
Psychiatric Case
Psychiatric Case After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following Case Study A 74-year-old African American woman, Ms. Richardson, was brought to the hospital emergency room by the police. She is unkempt, dirty, and foul-smelling. She does not look at the interviewer and is apparently confused and unresponsive to most of his questions. She knows her name and address, but not the […]
Bipolar Case
Bipolar Case After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Jill, a 24 y/o Hispanic female arrives in the emergency room where her parents brought her for evaluation. They are worried because she is giving away all of her possessions and says she is planning to move to the South Pole so she can “save the world.” Her parents say […]
Depression Case
Depression Case After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Ms. Z is a 28-year-old assistant store manager who arrives at your outpatient clinic complaining of sadness after her boyfriend of 6 months ended their relationship 1 month ago. She describes a history of failed romantic relationships, and says, “I don’t do well with breakups.” Ms. Z reports that, although […]
Anxiety Case
Anxiety Case After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Ms. JN is a 24-year-old law student who presents to an outpatient psychiatry clinic accompanied by her husband. She feels “worried about everything!” She is “stressed out” about her academic workload and upcoming exams. She feels fatigued and has difficulty concentrating on her assignments. She also complains of frequent headaches […]
Differentiate Between Malingering and a DSM5 Diagnosis
Patient Information After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: It is very important for all mental health professionals to take very detailed and thorough historical information from their patients. This information should include an adequate social history, complete medical history, and a full mental status examination with a probable treatment plan. • Describe three reasons it is important to gather detailed […]
The Baker Act Law
Patient Care After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: The unlawful restraint of a patient can be a legal pitfall for the PMHNP. K.W. was found eating hamburgers out of a Mcdonald’s dumpster and drinking water from an old water hose. She had not taken a bath in weeks. She refused to live in an apartment because she wants to “live […]
Approaches to Disease Management: Dermatologic Disorder
Approaches to Disease Management: Dermatologic Disorder Discuss Impetigo in pediatrics, a dermatologic disorder, and its treatment modalities. Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Approaches to Disease Management: Dermatologic Disorder – Impetigo in Pediatrics Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection predominantly affecting the pediatric population, […]