1. Please perform a brief forecasting of the health policy you’ve chosen for your final paper analysis. Present your forecast and describe the techniques you used in formulating the forecast (such as speculation, state or federal precedent, research, other). Cite one peer-reviewed journal source to support your forecast using APA formatting for your posting and reference citation.
The policy I chose is Childhood obesity. Please see the attachment
Category: Health Care and Life Sciences : Nursing
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“Forecasting the Impact of Childhood Obesity Policy: Utilizing Precedent and Research to Inform Future Trends” Introduction: Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in the United States, with approximately 18.5% of children and adolescents
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Title: “Assessment and Management of a Productive Cough in a 52-Year-Old Male: A Family Nurse Practitioner’s Approach” Additional Questions for Health History: 1. How long have you been experiencing this productive cough? 2
A 52-year-old male presents to the clinic with a productive cough for 5 days. Describe at least 5 more questions the Family Nurse Practitioner should ask this patient in the health history. Please generate at least 5 differential diagnoses for a cough. Describe how the Family Nurse Practitioner would clinically manage and follow up this patient based on each differential diagnosis.
Expectations
Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA format from within the last 5 years -
Title: “Exploring Possible Causes and Treatment Options for Dry Skin, Fatigue, and Weight Gain in a 42-Year-Old Woman” Possible Differential Diagnoses: 1. Hypothyroidism: The elevated TSH level suggests that
A 42-year-old woman has noticed dry skin, fatigue, and weight gain over the past 3 months. Her blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg, pulse 60/min, and heart and lungs are normal. Her skin feels rough and dry, but the rest of her examination is normal. Her biochemistry is normal, but the TSH is 39 mU/L. Provide at least 3 possible differential diagnoses and justify your rationale. Develop therapeutic plan options based on quality, evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Expectations
Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years