Head to Toe Write-Up
The Comprehensive Assessment provides a fresh start with Tina Jones where you can demonstrate mastery of a head-to-toe examination and assessment
Case Study Presentation
To conduct an assessment of health promotion while applying the nursing process and evidence based research to disseminate findings to course colleagues
Integumentary Function
K.B. is a 40-year-old white female with a 5-year history of psoriasis. She has scheduled an appointment with her dermatologist due to another relapse of psoriasis. This is her third flare-up since a definitive diagnosis was made. This outbreak of plaque psoriasis is generalized and involves large regions on the arms, legs, elbows, knees, abdomen, scalp, and groin. K.B. was diagnosed with limited plaque-type psoriasis at age 35 and initially responded well to topical treatment with high-potency corticosteroids. She has been in remission for 18 months. Until now, lesions have been confined to small regions on the elbows and lower legs.
Case Study Questions
Name the most common triggers for psoriasis and explain the different clinical types.
There are several types of treatments for psoriasis, explain the different types and indicate which would be the most appropriate approach to treat this relapse episode for K.B. Also include non-pharmacological options and recommendations.
Included in question 2
A medication review and reconciliation are always important in all patient, describe and specify why in this particular case is important to know what medications the patient is taking?
What others manifestation could present a patient with Psoriasis?
Sensory Function:
C.J. is a 27-year-old male who started to present crusty and yellowish discharged on his eyes 24 hours ago. At the beginning he thought that washing his eyes vigorously the discharge will go away but by the contrary increased producing a blurry vision specially in the morning. Once he clears his eyes of the sticky discharge her visual acuity was normal again. Also, he has been feeling throbbing pain on his left ear. His eyes became red today, so he decided to consult to get evaluated. On his physical assessment you found a yellowish discharge and bilateral conjunctival erythema. His throat and lungs are normal, his left ear canal is within normal limits, but the tympanic membrane is opaque, bulging and red.
Case Study Questions
Based on the clinical manifestations presented on the case above, which would be your eyes diagnosis for C.J. Please name why you get to this diagnosis and document your rational.
With no further information would you be able to name the probable etiology of the eye affection presented? Viral, bacterial, allergic, gonococcal, trachoma. Why and why not.
Based on your answer to the previous question regarding the etiology of the eye affection, which would be the best therapeutic approach to C.J problem.
Submission Instructions:
You must complete both case studies.
Your initial post should be at least 500 words per case study, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Quality of Care
Explain how to measure and monitor the quality of care delivered and the outcomes achieved by an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Cardiovascular/Pulmonary PowerPoint Presentation
The presentation must provide information about the incidence, prevalence, and pathophysiology of the disease/disorder to the cellular level. The presentation must educate advanced practice nurses on assessment and care/treatment, including genetics/genomics—specific for this disorder. Patient education for management, cultural, and spiritual considerations for care must also be addressed. The presentation must specifically address how the disease/disorder affects 1 of the following age groups: infant/child, adult, or elderly.
Format Requirements:
Presentation is original work and logically organized.
Followed APA format including citation of references.
Power point presentation with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
Content Requirements:
Select a cardiovascular or pulmonary disorder.
Provide information about the incidence, prevalence, and pathophysiology of the disease/disorder to the cellular level.
Educate advanced practice nurses on assessment and care/treatment, including genetics/genomics—specific for this disorder.
Provide patient education for management, cultural, and spiritual considerations for care must also be addressed.
Must specifically address how the disease/disorder affects 1 of the following age groups: infant/child, adult, or elderly.
L-DISCUSSION
1. Describe Regulatory processes for Nurse practitioners in Florida
1 PAGE
Please use 2 APA references NO OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, ADD CITATIONS
DUE DATE JUNE 11, 2024
NO PLAGIO MORE THAN 10%
Module 5 Discussion Treatments for Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Disorders
Describe diagnostic criteria for nausea and vomiting and treatment recommendations
Discuss symptoms of GERD, complications, and drug management
Compare and contrast Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis
Discuss Diabetes, its causes, symptoms, and treatment
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 WITHIN 5 YEARS academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points
Nutrition
All people need the same nutrients, but the amounts will vary depending on their stage in life such as infants, children, adolescents, pregnancy, adults, and older adults. For example, a pregnant woman will need to make sure she has a proper diet before, during, and after the pregnancy. A poor diet before and during the pregnancy may affect the health and development of her infant. She will also need to make sure and maintain a nutritionally balanced diet after the pregnancy, especially if she plans to breastfeed her infant. After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, answer the following:
review figure 10-3 Comparison of Selected Nutrient Recommendations for Nonpregnant, Pregnant, and Lactating Women in text and compare the recommended percent allowances for:
Iron – Who (nonpregnant, pregnant, lactating) needs it more and why?
Ellen is an 18-year-old single mother of a six-month infant; she works at a convenience store and makes minimum wage. Ellen has limited financial means and needs assistance. Navigate to Floridahealth.gov: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/wic-program-info.htmlLinks to an external site. and share at least two (3) examples of how food assistance programs can help Ellen’s infant and one (1) example of why nutrition is important for an infant – provide a full paragraph.
Miguel is a 75-year older adult and has been diagnosed with early macular degeneration. Explain what macular degeneration is and share 2 vitamins or minerals that help reduce progression of the disease.
Your initial post should be at least 400 words, formatted, and cited in the current APA style with support from the textbook and the sources provided.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their post
Nutrients
All people need the same nutrients, but the amounts will vary depending on their stage in life such as infants, children, adolescents, pregnancy, adults, and older adults. For example, a pregnant woman will need to make sure she has a proper diet before, during, and after the pregnancy. A poor diet before and during the pregnancy may affect the health and development of her infant. She will also need to make sure and maintain a nutritionally balanced diet after the pregnancy, especially if she plans to breastfeed her infant. After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, answer the following:
review figure 10-3 Comparison of Selected Nutrient Recommendations for Nonpregnant, Pregnant, and Lactating Women in text and compare the recommended percent allowances for:
Iron – Who (nonpregnant, pregnant, lactating) needs it more and why?
Ellen is an 18-year-old single mother of a six-month infant; she works at a convenience store and makes minimum wage. Ellen has limited financial means and needs assistance. Navigate to Floridahealth.gov: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/wic-program-info.htmlLinks to an external site. and share at least two (3) examples of how food assistance programs can help Ellen’s infant and one (1) example of why nutrition is important for an infant – provide a full paragraph.
Miguel is a 75-year older adult and has been diagnosed with early macular degeneration. Explain what macular degeneration is and share 2 vitamins or minerals that help reduce progression of the disease.
Your initial post should be at least 400 words, formatted, and cited in the current APA style with support from the textbook and the sources provided.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their post
For this assignment you will develop an outline of your PowerPoint project presentation. The topic for your presentation is The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Diseases. You may select one chronic disease you have learned in this course and describe how nutrition impacts the chronic disease you chose. The objective of this outline is to gather and organize your thoughts. A successful outline will provide a roadmap to developing your PowerPoint presentation. Your work MUST be original, and in the next module, you will develop and submit your PowerPoint presentation.
The presentation is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
The presentation should be formatted per the current APA style in 1-2 pages in length, excluding the title and references. Incorporate citations from the course materials within your work.
Must include a minimum of 5 references from academic sources or government websites published within the last five years
Power points
Create a presentation on the healthcare payment system. This assignment is to be done in teams.
Identify an aspect of the health care payment system.
Provide an overview of the criteria and parameters for implementation.
Identify the impact on nursing practice.
Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
Power point presentation with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Your PowerPoint presentation should be formatted per APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the libraryLinks to an external site. has a copy of the APA Manual)
