This week, you will begin integrating your additional research and feedback received from your peers to update and consider improvements to the continuum of care for the settings outlines in your initial Community Profile and Continuum of Care document. To prepare for this Assignment: Refer to your Community Profile and Continuum of Care document that you developed in Week 3 and return to your continuum […]
The purpose of this assignment is to assist you the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. This assignment will assist you in walking through the assessment of various diagnoses and exploring practical application of interventions both pharmacologically based, and intervention based in nature. This assignment also assists you in the evaluation of practice with clients, as you explore what interventions […]
For this Week’s Policy Quick Guide, you add to your practical resource by focusing on key policies related to healthcare. You also focus on ways to assist clients in understanding complicated healthcare policy. TO PREPARE Refer to the Policy Research Starter in the Learning Resources. These resources provide a start for finding information on the policies for this Quick Guide. However, you may need to […]
End-of-Life Care and Social Work Practice Naturally, death and dying is also a biological change that occurs in later adulthood. As older adults age, they may experience diseases that impact their already vulnerable organ and immune systems such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and cardiovascular issues. They may die painlessly at home surrounded by the support of many loved ones, or may suffer severe pain for months […]
1. Introduction to Social Justice Theory John Rawls’ A Theory of Justice (1971) is a foundational text in modern political philosophy. It presents a compelling alternative to utilitarianism and introduces the concept of justice as fairness, aiming to reconcile liberty and equality in a democratic society. 2. Historical and Philosophical Context Rawls builds on Kantian ethics and social contract theory, drawing from philosophers like Locke, […]
1. Introduction to Critical Race Theory (CRT) Critical Race Theory (CRT) emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as a movement among legal scholars who challenged the slow pace of racial reform in the United States. In education, CRT was adapted to examine how race and racism shape educational structures, policies, and practices. The 2013 Handbook of Critical Race Theory in Education, edited by Adrienne D. […]
SCENARIO 2 PK is a 16-year-old female diagnosed with mild persistent asthma since age 12. During her visit today, she reports having to use her albuterol MDI 3 days per week over the past 2 months. Over the past week she has been using albuterol at least once per day. She reports being awakened by […]
NURS-6521 Week 4 Assignment Walden University – SCENARIO 3 ES is a 45-year-old African American male that was prescribed bisoprolol for his high blood pressure. Blood pressure today is 142/89 HR 60 RR 15. He states that he only occasionally takes the medication because he does not like the side effects. What information would you […]
SCENARIO 4 – NURS-6521 Week 4 Assignment Walden University TF is a 60-year-old male presenting to the clinic for medication refills. Current medications include acetylcholinesterase inhibitor donepezil 5 mg po qhs, anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody lecanemab (Leqembi) 10 mg/kg IV every 2 weeks for early Alzheimer’s disease, and atorvastatin 40 mg po daily. His lab work […]
NURS-6521 Week 4 Assignment Walden University WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT Case studies are a useful way for you to apply your knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects of pharmacology to specific patient cases and health histories. For your Week 4 assignment, evaluate drug treatment plans for patients with various disorders and justify drug therapy plans based […]