18 Oct Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders

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Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders   Photo Credit: Getty Images/RooM RF   Cardiovascular conditions are among the leading causes of hospitalization and death among older adults, even though many of the risk factors that contribute to such conditions are preventable or manageable. In your role as...

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18 Oct Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Head, Neck, and Face Disorders

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Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Head, Neck, and Face Disorders   Photo Credit: Getty Images/Blend Images   Head, neck, and face disorders are common, and thus you will likely care for elderly patients with these disorders. In your role as an advanced practice nurse, you must be able not only...

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18 Oct With the prevalence of dementia, delirium, and depression in the growing geriatric population, you will likely care for elderly patients with these disorders.

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Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Dementia, Delirium, and Depression   With the prevalence of dementia, delirium, and depression in the growing geriatric population, you will likely care for elderly patients with these disorders. While many symptoms of dementia, delirium, and depression are similar, it is important that you...

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18 Oct As geriatric patients age, their health and functional stability may decline resulting in the inability to perform basic activities of daily living. In your role as a nurse practitioner, you must assess whether the needs of these aging patients are being met

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Evaluation Plan As geriatric patients age, their health and functional stability may decline resulting in the inability to perform basic activities of daily living. In your role as a nurse practitioner, you must assess whether the needs of these aging patients are being met. Comprehensive geriatric...

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18 Oct Leadership Theory Paper

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Leadership Theory Paper   [WLOs:1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 3, 5]   Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review all past feedback offered by your faculty member for the assigned milestones.   Throughout this course, you have explored various psychological theories of leadership and approaches to the psychology of...

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18 Oct How has learning about contemporary psychological theories changed your perspective about leadership?

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In this final reflection journal, it is important to discuss your own reflections about the course thus far. Please share in this journal what you have learned, what was surprising, or anything that can be of value to the faculty member. When you dedicate some...

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18 Oct Impact of Pharmacokinetics on Medication Selection and Administration

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Impact of Pharmacokinetics on Medication Selection and Administration   As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely be responsible for selecting and prescribing pharmaceuticals to address your patients’ health needs and concerns. To what extent is understanding the pharmacokinetics of a certain medication important in your decision-making...

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18 Oct Describe the difference between bursitis and tendinitis.

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Describe the difference between bursitis and tendinitis.   Question 2Your 68-year-old male complains of a hot, swollen, reddened MTP joint of the great toe. What is your primary diagnosis?   Question 3Name symptoms and PE findings a patient would have for a suspected fracture after falling off of a...

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18 Oct Which of the following groups have been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease?

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Which of the following groups have been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease?   a. Men under 60   b. Adolescent females   c. Women over 50 years of age   d. School-age children   Question 2The NP recognizes that all of the following patients have an increased risk of developing adverse effects from...

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18 Oct What is the World Health Organization’s definition of anemia by Hgb for men and women?

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What is the World Health Organization’s definition of anemia by Hgb for men and women?   Question 2The signs and symptoms of anemia (such as, fatigue, weakness, or dyspnea) in the older person are often attributed to “aging.” What is a reliable physical sign of anemia in...

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