Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome.…

Effective communication is vital to constructing an accurate and detailed patient history. A patient’s health or illness is influenced by many factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting. As an advanced practice nurse, you must be aware of these factors and tailor your communication techniques accordingly. Doing so will not only help you establish…

May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for The New York Times on the cultural factors that encouraged black women to maintain weight above what is considered healthy. Randall explained—from her observations and her personal experience as a black woman—that many African-American communities and cultures consider women who are overweight to be more beautiful and…

We made it through the initial week. Please do not hesitate to inform me of any issues that will affect the submission of your work. I am currently grading and evaluating the discussion posts for Week 1. Overall, I think the discussion posts this week were great. Well thought out and communicated. Please refer to…

5-year-old Asian girl of normal weight with obese parents who is home schooled. This week you will be working on assessment tools and diagnostic tests as well as health risk concerns. Please note: There are 2 Assignments due this week. Please look for your Last name under the assignments. The Assignment#1 – (3–4 pages, not…

To Prepare Reflect on drugs used to treat asthmatic patients, including long-term control and quick relief treatment options for patients. Think about the impact these drugs might have on patients, including adults and children. Consider how you might apply the stepwise approach to address the health needs of a patient in your practice. Reflect on…

Week 6 – The Episodic note case study: Abdominal Assessment ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT Subjective: CC: “My stomach hurts, I have diarrhea, and nothing seems to help.” HPI: JR, 47 y/o WM, complains of having generalized abdominal pain that started 3 days ago. He may not have taken any medications because he did not know what to…

Focused Thyroid Exam Chantal, a 32-year-old female, comes into your office with complaints of “feeling tired” and “hair falling out”. She has gained 30 pounds in the last year but notes markedly decreased appetite. On ROS, she reports not sleeping well and feels cold all the time. She is still able to enjoy her hobbies…

Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses…

Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well…