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  Assessment Description Violence and abuse can occur across the life span. Which populations are most at risk? What is the nurse’s responsibility when it is suspected that a client is part of a vulnerable group? What are some “red flags” across the life span, and how would a nurse proceed if a red flag […]

  Assessment Description Differentiate between anger, aggression, and violence. When would one of these be a healthy response and why? Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response should be 100-150 words. This discussion question uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the […]

  In this topic, you will learn the clinical manifestations of client stress/crisis responses and specific assessment and intervention techniques for management of crisis and crisis response interventions. Objectives: Examine the psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual influences; signs and symptoms; risk factors; and protective factors related to the experiences of abuse, neglect, and violence across the […]

  Assessment Description Choose one of the schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and present the current, recommended, and evidence-based therapies/treatments. Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response should be 100-150 words. This discussion question uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the post to […]

  Assessment Description What is the difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizoaffective disorder? Briefly describe a short clinical picture for each. Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response should be 100-150 words. This discussion question uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning […]

  The primary focus of this topic is the pharmacological treatment of psychotic disorders focusing on schizophrenia and its symptom profile. Objectives: Discuss the classification, therapeutic effects, major adverse effects, client and family education, and nursing considerations of medications used in the treatment of schizophrenia-symptom disorders. Utilize evidence-based assessments to recognize and minimize adverse drug […]

  Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to help you assess the daily challenges faced by persons with schizophrenia. You will also develop improved clinical practice skills and evaluate interventions for clients suffering from schizophrenia. An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a […]

  Assessment Description What are the phases of schizophrenia, and how would you recognize them? What type of treatment or therapy are recommended for each phase? Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response should be 100-150 words. This discussion question uses a rubric. Please review […]

  Assessment Description Discuss the application of the nursing process for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Include assessment, nursing diagnosis, expected outcomes, planning and implementing care, and how you would evaluate outcomes. Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response should be 100-150 words. This discussion […]

  In this topic, you will study the theories involved in brain disorders that affect cognitive and perceptual functions for individuals with serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia and other disorders. Additionally, you will learn about comorbidities associated with these conditions due to difficulties with functional level and lack of adherence to medication therapy. Objectives: […]