Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
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Describe the most common primary bacterial skin infections and the treatment of choice.
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Title: Overview of Common Skin and Eye Infections: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Modalities
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Title: Cultural Factors and Health Risks: Understanding and Communicating with Diverse Populations in Healthcare Settings Factors Predisposing Eskimos to Risk from High Sugar Consumption: 1. Genetic Predisposition: Eskimos have a genetic predisposition
List factors that predispose Eskimos to risk as a result of the consumption of large quantities of sugar.
Analyze different strategies useful in communicating with the Japanese American family.
When caring for a Russian American client, for the most part, at what distance would a Russian patient feel at most ease?
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Title: Understanding Urinary and Reproductive Function: A Case Study Analysis
Urinary Function: Mr. J.R. is a 73-year-old man, who was admitted to the hospital with clinical manifestations of gastroenteritis and possible renal injury. The patient’s chief complaints are fever, nausea with vomiting and diarrhea for 48 hours, weakness, dizziness, and a bothersome metallic taste in the mouth. The patient is pale and sweaty. He had been well until two days ago, when he began to experience severe nausea several hours after eating two burritos for supper. The burritos had been ordered from a local fast-food restaurant. The nausea persisted and he vomited twice with some relief. As the evening progressed, he continued to feel “very bad” and took some Pepto-Bismol to help settle his stomach. Soon thereafter, he began to feel achy and warm. His temperature at the time was 100. 5°F. He has continued to experience nausea, vomiting, and a fever. He has not been able to tolerate any solid foods or liquids. Since yesterday, he has had 5–6 watery bowel movements. He has not noticed any blood in the stools. His wife brought him to the ER because he was becoming weak and dizzy when he tried to stand up. His wife denies any recent travel, use of antibiotics, laxatives, or excessive caffeine, or that her husband has an eating disorder. Case Study Questions
The attending physician is thinking that Mr. J.R. has developed an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Analyzing the case presented name the possible types of Acute Kidney Injury. Link the clinical manifestations described to the different types of Acute Kidney injury.
Create a list of risk factors the patient might have and explain why.
Unfortunately, the damage on J.R. kidney became irreversible and he is now diagnosed with Chronic kidney disease. Please describe the complications that the patient might have on his Hematologic system (Coagulopathy and Anemia) and the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved.
Reproductive Function: Ms. P.C. is a 19-year-old white female who reports a 2-day history of lower abdominal pain, nausea, emesis and a heavy, malodorous vaginal discharge. She states that she is single, heterosexual, and that she has been sexually active with only one partner for the past eight months. She has no previous history of genitourinary infections or sexually transmitted diseases. She denies IV drug use. Her LMP ended three days ago. Her last intercourse (vaginal) was eight days ago and she states that they did not use a condom. She admits to unprotected sex “every once in a while.” She noted an abnormal vaginal discharge yesterday and she describes it as “thick, greenish-yellow in color, and very smelly.” She denies both oral and rectal intercourse. She does not know if her partner has had a recent genitourinary tract infection, “because he has been away on business for five days. Microscopic Examination of Vaginal Discharge (-) yeast or hyphae (-) flagellated microbes (+) white blood cells (+) gram-negative intracellular diplococci Case Study Questions
According to the case presented, including the clinical manifestations and microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge, what is the most probably diagnosis for Ms. P.C.? Support your answer and explain why you get to that diagnosis.
Based on the vaginal discharged described and the microscopic examination of the sample could you suggest which would be the microorganism involved?
Name the criteria you would use to recommend hospitalization for this patient
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You must complete both case studies.
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The Power of Transformational Leadership in the Workplace The Power of Transformational Leadership in the Workplace Transformational leadership is a leadership style that focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential and work towards a common goal. This type of leadership
In your own words:
Discuss the types of power Transformational Leaders use and relate to a work experience.
The initial post must be a minimum of 200 words, be properly APA formatted with in-line citations, and utilize at least two scholarly resources.
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The Importance of Effective Clinical Teams in Achieving Patient Outcomes As a healthcare professional, I have had the privilege of being a part of various clinical teams throughout my career. These teams have been composed of individuals from different disciplines, all working towards
Reflect on your experiences as a member of a clinical team. What makes a team effective or ineffective in terms of achieving expected outcomes for the patients? (Saunders, 2014)
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“Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case Study and Treatment Approach” 1. The common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, pale skin and conjunctiva, and an overall feeling of tired
Case Study: Iron Deficiency Anemia Patient Information:
• Name: John Doe • Age: 35 • Gender: Male • Occupation: Construction Worker • Medical History: No significant medical history reported.
Presenting Complaint: John Doe presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath on exertion for the past few months. He reports feeling unusually tired, even after a full night’s sleep, and has noticed increased paleness of his skin and conjunctiva.
Physical Examination Findings:
• Vital Signs: BP 120/80 mmHg, HR 80 bpm, RR 16 breaths/min, Temp 98.6°F
• General: Pale skin and conjunctiva, fatigue apparent
• Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs or abnormal sounds
• Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally
• Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly
• Neurological: Intact cranial nerves, normal motor and sensory functions
Laboratory Investigations: • Hemoglobin (Hb): 9.5 g/dL (Normal range: 13.5-17.5 g/dL) • Hematocrit (Hct): 29% (Normal range: 40-50%) • Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): 75 fL (Normal range: 80-100 fL) • Serum Iron: 25 mcg/dL (Normal range: 60-170 mcg/dL) • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC): 400 mcg/dL (Normal range: 250-450 mcg/dL) • Ferritin: 10 ng/mL (Normal range: 30-400 ng/mL)
Diagnosis: John Doe is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia based on his clinical presentation, physical examination findings, and laboratory results.
Questions for Students:
1. What are the common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
2. Explain the laboratory findings in John Doe’s case and how they support the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia.
3. What are the potential causes of iron deficiency anemia in adults, and how would you approach further investigations in this patient?
4. Discuss the treatment options for iron deficiency anemia, including dietary recommendations and pharmacological intervention.
Students much review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references
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Title: The Power of Teamwork in Clinical Settings: Reflections on Effectiveness and Ineffectiveness
What makes a team?
Reflect on your experiences as a member of a clinical team. What makes a team effective or ineffective in terms of achieving expected outcomes for the patients? (Saunders, 2014)
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Title: “The Importance of Standardized Terminologies in Nursing Informatics: Recommendations and Challenges for Implementation” Disciplines to Include in Research and Planning Sessions: 1. Nursing: As the primary user and advocate for patient care, nurses should
What disciplines should the nurse interview or include in their research and planning sessions and why?
What terminologies should the nurse recommend and why?
What are the benefits of using standardized terminologies within the electronic health record?
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“Utilizing Peer-Reviewed Research to Enhance Leadership and Quality Improvement Presentations: A Summary of a Scholarly Article”
The rubric is listed below with an article
Need a Summary in APA format.
Just a friendly reminder to submit your research article with 5 title headings based on the rubric. This is crucial to show that you understand the content thoroughly. Here’s how to organize your article:
Research Problem:
Write a paragraph or more explaining the research problem.
Description of the Research Process:
Write one or more paragraphs describing the research process.
Continue these steps for the remaining headings until you meet the rubric requirements.
Remember, you won’t lose points for going over the word count, but you might lose significant points for not following the format we discussed in class. Also, don’t forget to include an APA-formatted title page with all assignments.
Each student within the Leadership and Quality Improvement Presentation group will find one unique, peer-reviewed research article related to the group topic that will be used to contribute to the presentation. The article must be less than 5 years old and from a scholarly, peer-reviewed source. If you submit the same article as one of your peers in the group, you may be required to re-submit the assignment. Each group member will turn in their assigned article with a 250- 350-word, double-spaced summary of the article. Summary must contain:
Correctly formatted APA reference for the article.
One paragraph summary that discusses the research problem, process, and results.
One paragraph discussing how this article relates to the topic and how it will help complete the presentation
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“Creating a Culture of Safety: Strategies for Organizations” Introduction: Organizations strive to create a safe and healthy work environment for their employees, where they can perform their duties without fear of harm or injury. This is known as a “culture of
How do organizations create this “culture of safety”?
Discuss a minimum of three strategies. You must support your discussion with evidence.