Graves Disease Autoimmune Disorder Presentation Homeostatic Imbalances Our body has several lines of defense to help protect us from pathogens. Our first line of defense includes the skin and mucous membranes. Both work hard to create a barrier to discourage pathogens and foreign substances from penetrating the...
Physical Temperature Discussion Think about how physical temperature can affect the cellular and tissue compositions. Remembering that our bodies are made up of fluids, molecules, proteins, fats, etc.; how would varying temperatures affect any of these components. How does temperature affect our bodily components, what do you...
Diet Advertisement Discussion We are regularly bombarded with advertisements for supplements that will help us lose that ugly fat the fast and easy way with no diet or exercise required. Your best friend insists on purchasing every new supplement that hits the market in the hopes...
Genetics and Lifestyle Questions 1. What comes to mind when you hear the word “disease”? Which disease concerns you most and why? What measures do you take to avoid that disease? 2. Consider your own genetics (traits received from your parents) and the environment in which you...
Explore federal agencies that are concerned with women’s health. Which ones may be of benefit to vulnerable populations? Explore nonprofit agencies that are concerned with women’s health. Share resources aimed at benefiting women in your state or area. Vulnerability may arise from individual, community, or larger...
Identify the ethical dilemma, legal violation, and moral issue in the scenario from an APN perspective as an educator, administrator, or a practitioner Assignment Guidelines: Using the options below based on your specialization, create an ethical and legal decision-making dilemma involving an advanced practice nurse in the...
Breastfeeding Discussion The CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public's health. Discuss the CDC breastfeeding initiative and how you...
Based upon current evidence-based research, explain how cultural competence improves health outcomes. Identify the differences between cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence. Discuss why geographic regions, such as Appalachia, are often associated with a particular culture. Below is a list of five cultural factors that can have...
What are some of the opportunities that are available to develop an interdisciplinary approach to the advance of the World Health Organization (WHO) global health agenda? Describe how the application of multiculturalism and diversity practices and policies can impact the organization you work in respect...
In this unit, there are a variety of conditions you will discuss pertaining to the eyes, ears, mouth, and gastrointestinal system. Focusing on the pediatric patient, select one of the topics below (please choose one that has not already been posted by another student) and...