Veritas Academics

  Assessment Description How would the nurse determine if a client was in a manic state upon admission, and what are the priorities when initiating care for the person? What are the immediate concerns with a client in the manic state, and how would you approach initial care? Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response […]

  In this topic, you will study bipolar disorders and select impulse control disorders. Disturbances involving biological, neurobiological, and psychological influences will be presented. You will learn about the mood, behaviors, thought content, and cognitive function during acute mania. Outcomes identification for each phase of mania will be explored as well as planning and implementation of the nursing process. Pharmacological and biological therapies will be […]

  Assessment Description In Topic 7, you will be required to complete and submit a Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders Infographic. 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 […]

  Assessment Description In Topic 11 and 13, you will be required to complete and submit a Behavioral Health Disorder Presentation. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on a behavioral health disorder that interests you, learn more about this disorder and its goals of care, and create an informational presentation about the disorder. This assignment includes two components: Peer Review 1. PowerPoint Presentation […]

  Assessment Description Choose one of the neurodevelopmental disorders and create a brief scenario on that disorder. Include assessment, treatment options, and expected 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 question uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the post to become familiar with the […]

  Assessment Description What are the stages of dementia, and how would you assess them? Create a brief scenario describing one of the stages of dementia and the care plan for a client with this condition. 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 focus of this topic is providing nursing care across the life span for clients with alterations in neurodevelopment or cognitive function. You will learn about childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorder, and intellectual disability, and adults with delirium, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease. You will also learn how to safely provide care, apply nursing interventions, communicate effectively, provide […]

  Assessment Description Select one of the somatic symptom disorders, and provide a brief scenario describing the disorder, include presenting symptoms, tools to assess, and recommended treatment options. 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 Describe the levels of anxiety. How would you recognize the levels, and what nursing interventions/care should be implemented for each level? Select one level beyond mild, and provide a brief scenario involving a client presenting with signs and symptoms of that level of anxiety. Post three different responses to classmates. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and each response should […]

  In this topic, you will learn how to differentiate among normal anxiety, acute anxiety, and chronic anxiety to determine appropriate, safe nursing care. You will develop an understanding of anxiety defense mechanisms. Healthy, intermediate, and immature defenses will be explored. The clinical presentation of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, somatic symptoms disorders (including factitious disorders, illness anxiety disorder, and functional neurological disorder), and obsessive-compulsive […]