Environmentalism and Moral Concern for Animals

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Environmentalism and Moral Concern for Animals

Many believe that we are in serious trouble today as human beings plunging headlong into a major climate crisis on planet earth.

Our course eText on Environmental Ethics states the following:

There is no denying that the global climate is changing, as the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased during the past century.  … Coastlines are crumbling as the climate changes and sea levels rise… storms are increasing in severity … the Arctic ice cap is melting… (MacKinnon, 427).

Some skeptics dispute whether the changes are entirely man-made, but the vast majority of experts believe one of the major causes of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels … (MacKinnon, 428).

The following video link and quoted material provide: 1) a summary of a U.N. Climate Change Report from 2019 (the video), and 2) an explanation of the meaning of speciesism as Dr. Richard Ryder first used it (the quotation ).  After reviewing these, please respond to the discussion questions listed below.

U.N. Climate Change Report: LINK (Links to an external site.)

On Dr. Richard Ryder’s use of the term speciesism (which term the moral philosopher Peter Singer later made more popular):

“The view that only humans are morally considered is sometimes referred to as ‘speciesism’. In the 1970s, Richard Ryder coined this term while campaigning in Oxford to denote a ubiquitous type of human centered prejudice, which he thought was similar to racism. He objected to favoring one’s own species, while exploiting or harming members of other species” (Gruen, Lori, “The Moral Status of Animals”, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Fall 2017 Edition, Edward N. Zalta, ed., URL = LINK (Links to an external site.)).

Carl Cohen of the University of Michigan, speaking in Germany, believes that animals do not have rights:

 

Discussion Questions (please address both 1 and 2).

[1] How does the hearing of this U.N. report on the climate crisis affect you, your values, your sense of the world and its future?   What human beliefs or values today will more likely prevent needed changes in our way of life, methods of production, or government policies?  And what beliefs or values will more likely lead to the kind of changes needed to address the climate crisis?

[2] Do you think humans are biased against animals, as moral philosophers like Peter Singer express with the term speciesism (and therefore we should not eat them), or Carl Cohen’s arguments against animal rights ( and therefore we can eat them).

Participants must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum.

Three postings are the required minimum.

reference:

https://youtu.be/uGY8fPSeow4

telehealth services

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These telehealth services will include both emergencyand non-emergency services:EMERGENCY Services▪Neurology and StrokeNON-Emergency Services▪CardiologyNow that you have some background information, it is time for youto develop a marketing plan to make this new service a success for Blue Sky Regional Medical Center.Points to remember and add to your written assignment1.Formulate overall strategic goals and objectives. What does a successfultelehealth program look like?

2.Establish Marketing Objectives3.Formulate and give an overview of your Marketing Strategy▪Determine your target market. Who is your target audience?▪Perform a SWOT analysis for each target audience▪Develop your “message” -How will I attract my audience? How are wedifferent?4.Develop an Action Plan▪Take the “message” and identify resources, staff [Who should be involved indeveloping the marketing plan?], and finances.▪Summarize key marketing activities▪Be detailed and give specific activities – i.e. brochures, newsletters, socialmedia, community events, campaigns/promotions, etc.5.Evaluate the Plan▪Formulate measurable marketing activities▪How will you measure the program’s success?▪How will you measure the success of your marketing activities? How will know ifyour marketing plan was a success?

Nutrition And Physical Fitness

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Module Objectives

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Many athletes spend a long time getting into shape. They may train for a 10K run or 20-mile bike race. After a period of time, they may notice that they suddenly cannot train at the same level anymore. Many athletes are not aware of the cause of their symptoms or how they can prevent such symptoms.

For this discussion, the student will:

  1. List at least 3 signs and symptoms of athletic performance decline.
  2. List causes for the signs and symptoms you listed.
  3. List dietary suggestions to prevent each of the signs and symptoms you listed.

pharmacological and nonpharmacological management

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Max King at Kaplan’s  who is 4 years old had leaky liquid stool in his underwear. The associated symptom is abdominal pain. For the past 3 years he is been having Abdominal pain and hard stools when collecting history, the last three weeks he is been having liquid stools. He moved his bowel movement every 2 to 3 days but hard stool .

Primary Diagnosis and ICD-10 code: Also include any procedural codes.

3-5 Differential Diagnoses- Why? What made you select each one as a DDX? How did you rule out? This would be a good area to include references.

 

Additional laboratory and diagnostic tests: May be necessary to establish or evaluate a condition. Some tests, such as MRI, may require prior authorization from the patient’s insurance carrier.

 

Consults: referrals to specialists, therapists (physical, occupational), counselors, or other professionals. If you are sending to hospital, what orders would you write for a direct admit?

 

Therapeutic modalities: pharmacological and nonpharmacological management. 

 

Health Promotion: Address risk factors as appropriate. Consider age-appropriate preventive health screening.

 

Patient education: Explanations and advice given to patient and family members.

 

Disposition/follow-up instructions: when the patient is to return sooner, and when to go to another facility such as the emergency department, urgent care center, specialist or therapist.

 

References (minimum of 3, timely, that prove this plan follows current standard of care).”

 

 

Buddhism

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Buddhism

Read section on Buddhism and answer one of the questions at the end or one of the following bonus questions. (Be sure to indicate which question you are answering.)

Bonus Questions:

  1. What is your opinion on the Buddhist view of suffering in the world?
  2. What is the difference between the Christian and Buddhist view of suffering?
  3. Select and describe one of the Eightfold path and how this might apply in the modern world.

specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient.

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Introduction to the case (1 page)

Briefly explain and summarize the case for this Assignment. Be sure to include the specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient.
Decision #1 (1 page)

Which decision did you select?
Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).
Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.
Decision #2 (1 page)

Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).
Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.
Decision #3 (1 page)

Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).
Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.
Conclusion (1 page)Summarize your recommendations on the treatment options you selected for this patient. Be sure to justify your recommendations and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of five academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement. You should be utilizing the primary and secondary literature.

essential time management techniques

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TIME MANAGEMENT:

Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities. Especially to increase e�ectiveness, e�ciency, and productivity. Time management skills help you avoid stress and get enough sleep. This has a powerful e�ect on the quality of your decisions and, in turn, a�ects almost every aspect of your life, from your career progression to your relationships, friendships and social life.

 

5 essential time management techniques ● Be intentional: keep a to-do list. … ● Be prioritized: rank your tasks. … ● Be focused: manage distractions. … ● Be structured: time blocks your work. … ● Be self-aware: track your time.

 

For one to have adequate time management, certain factors need to be considered. Some of which are Set goals correctly. Set goals that are achievable and measurable. .

● Prioritize wisely. Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency. ● Set a time limit to complete a task. ● Take a break between tasks. ● Organize yourself. ● Remove non-essential tasks/activities. ● Plan ahead.

Time management: The act of planning the amount of time you spend on which activities. Managing time helps to increase productivity. Carla Crutsinger: Author who defined effective time management processes. Neil Shipman: Academic leader who described critical skills for time management.

 

 

 

 

Time Management References Neil Shipman: Academic leader who described critical skills for time management.

1. Baruch, E., Bruno, J., & Horn, L. (1987) Dimensions of time use attitudes among middle high SES students. Social Behaviour & Personality: An International Journal , 15 , 1-12. Retrieved from http://www.sbp-journal.com/

2. Bond, M. & Feather, N. (1988). Some correlates of structure and purpose in the use of time. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , 55 , 321-329.

3. Britton, B. K., & Tesser, A. (1991). Effects of time-management practices on college grades . Journal of Educational Psychology , 83 , 405-410.

http://www.sbp-journal.com/
http://fys.utk.edu/files/2013/08/Britton-B.-Tesser-A.-1991.-Effects-of-Time-Management-Practices-on-College-Grades.-Journal-of-Educational-Psychology-833-405-410..pdf
http://fys.utk.edu/files/2013/08/Britton-B.-Tesser-A.-1991.-Effects-of-Time-Management-Practices-on-College-Grades.-Journal-of-Educational-Psychology-833-405-410..pdf

A 9-year-old boy is helped to the nurse’s office at school because he is having difficulty breathing after playing outside on a windy

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#1: A 9-year-old boy is helped to the nurse’s office at school because he is having difficulty breathing after playing outside on a windy, dusty day.  The nurse is aware the child has asthma and he has an inhaler for him.

A.  How should the nurse respond?

B.  The child used his inhaler per the prescription; however, the child’s condition is not improving.  How should you as the nurse proceed?

C.  What are you expected outcomes?

#2: A mother has come to urgent care with her 8 year old daughter because of a rash and swollen joints.  When asked about past illnesses, the mother relates that the daughter recently had a cold and sore throat but they went away.  She never took her daughter to the doctor, just kept her in bed a couple days with a fever and had her gargle with warm salt water.  Mom states to you, the nurse, “all the kids are sharing and no need to run to the doctor .  It will go away eventually.”

A.  What are some immediate concerns?

B.  What assessment should the nurse do or prepare the patient for?

C.  What potential treatment should the nurse prepare the mother and child for if it is rheumatic fever?

#3:  A6 year old child is brought to the emergency department by her parents in respiratory distress.  The parents state this started right after eating sandwiches.  They say this has never happened before.  When asked what she ate, the mom says “PBJ on whole wheat bread, celery and carrot sticks, and chocolate milk”  The physician is suspecting a peanut allergy.

A.  The mother states to you, the nurse, that she is very concerned because this has not happened before and the child eats peanut butter all the time.  How should you respond?

B.  Identify some ways to determining if there is allergy to peanuts.

C.  What are some nursing diagnoses that would be appropriate in this situation?

#4  A 15 year old girl complains of cold sores and wants antibiotics to clear them up.  The mother brought her into the clinic to get antibiotics.

A.  How should you, as the nurse, respond?

B.  What nursing care can you implement to assist this child?

#5 .  A 17 year old mother brought her 9 month old infant son in for a health maintenance check up.  You note the baby appears a little pale, capillary refill is greater than 5 seconds, and his conjunctiva are pale.  You ask Mom how the baby is eating and what she is feeing him.

A.  What are you trying to ascertain, in other words, what are some of the medical diagnosis that come to mind?

B.  What nursing care should you implement?

C.  What are some of your outcomes?

 

personal philosophy of teaching in a written statement

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personal philosophy of teaching in a written statement

This week, you will develop your personal philosophy of teaching in a written statement, articulating your beliefs about important educational theories and practices. Your teaching philosophy should be based on what is meaningful to you in your approach to teaching.

Note: As your experiences and beliefs about teaching grow and change, your philosophy will also change. Therefore, at the end of this course, you will submit your revised teaching philosophy with a brief discussion of how your philosophy has changed or developed during this course.

There is no right or wrong way to write a personal teaching philosophy. However, for the purpose of this assignment, please follow the assignment guidelines below to connect your beliefs, goals, and strategies into a coherent approach to help students learn and grow.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Janet Pedrosa

Florida National University

Professor: Dr. Vardah Seraphin DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, APRN

July 7, 2021

 

 

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease

A peptic ulcer is a chronic condition affecting at least 10 percent of the American population. The digestive tract’s acid-induced lesion in the stomach. Or proximal duodenum is illustrated by denuded mucosa with the defect extending into the submucosa or muscularis propria. Thus, the term peptic ulcer describes stomach ulcerations. Usually, patients describe the main symptom as epigastric pain in the form of aching. Burning, or gnawing, manifesting for a few weeks before disappearing only to persist a few weeks later.

Specific Goals of Treatment for J.G.

Kuna et al. (2019) identify the following goals of peptic ulcer disease treatment: relieve symptoms, reduce the frequency. And duration of reflux, prevent a recurrence, and heal tissue injury. Comparably, Malfertheiner and Schulz (2020) identify therapy goals as relieving symptoms, promoting healing of the ulcer, eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) (if present), preventing recurrences, and preventing complications. Accordingly, the treatment goals for the patient will be relieving symptoms preventing recurrences, frequencies, duration, and complications, promoting healing of tissue injury, and eradicating H. pylori if present.

Drug Therapy

Kuna et al. (2019) explain that the conventional antiulcer treatment options include the following proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 receptor blockers, antacids, potassium competitive acid blockers, and cytoprotective agents. If H. pylori is present, Kuna et al. (2019) state that standard triple therapy in the form of PPI and two antibiotics should act as first-line treatment. Second-line treatment, bismuth-containing quadruple therapy, non-bismuth-based concomitant therapy, and Levofloxacin triple therapy are used. The salvage regimen is rifabutin-based triple therapy. In this case, treatment will first require identifying the cause of the condition. Then, treatment will involve a 7 to 14-day course of two antibiotics and one proton pump inhibitor (PPI + two antibiotics (clarithromycin + metronidazole), which have an efficiency of between 70 and 85 percent.

Patient Education

Patient education will cover the following. First, nutrition. Regardless of the ulcer cause. Smoking triggers ulcer disease hence the need for a smoking cessation. The patient will be guided on implementing dietary changes, such as eating small, more frequent meals to facilitate optimal energy requirements and healing; avoid any seasonings deemed intolerable or aggravating the condition; avoid stomach overdistention; and avoid beverages, such as coffee, colas, teas, alcoholic beverages (including beer), carbonated beverages, citric juices, peppermint, and spearmint, which can lead to discomfort. The patient will be advised against late-night meals or snacks that may trigger increased gastric secretions.

Also, the patient will be advised to avoid foods that aggravate the condition and eliminate them from the diet. The patient must drink small fluid amounts with the meal and drink regularly between meals. Second, pain and discomfort. The patient will be advised to maintain a written record of the onset, duration, location, and precipitating factors for pain (Kuna et al., 2019). It will be necessary for the patient to always sit upright during meals and avoid lying down for at least 2 hours after eating.

Adverse Reactions for Selected Agent

The adverse reaction that may lead to therapy change is an aggressive gastrointestinal disturbance, including abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea (Malfertheiner & Schulz, 2020). Others include persistent headache, glossitis, stomatitis, and smell and taste disturbances.

Second-Line Therapy

In patients allergic to penicillin, Song and Zhou (2019) recommend the most effective second-line therapy, including levofloxacin-based triple therapy or rifabutin-based triple or quadruple treatment, which excludes amoxicillin. In this case, the second-line therapy for the patient will be bismuth-containing quadruple therapy. This therapy will entail PPI, bismuth salt, tetracycline, and metronidazole for 14 days (Kuna et al. 2019).

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes for the patient will include cessation of smoking, abstaining from caffeinated beverages and alcohol, as well as avoiding intake of many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

 

 

References

Kuna, L., Jakab, J., Smolic, R., Raguz-Lucic, N., Vcev, A., & Smolic, M. (2019). Peptic ulcer disease: A brief review of conventional therapy and herbal treatment options. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(2), 179. doi:10.3390/jcm8020179

Malfertheiner, P., & Schulz, C. (2020). Peptic ulcer: Chapter closed? Digestive Diseases, 38(2), 112-116. Doi:10.1159/000505367

Song, Z., Fu, W., & Zhou, L. (2019). Cefuroxime, levofloxacin, esomeprazole, and bismuth as first-line therapy for eradicating Helicobacter pylori in patients allergic to penicillin. BMC Gastroenterology, 19(132), 1-9. 132 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-    019-1056-3