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rectal examination of an older adult

You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult. What are the steps to examine this patient? Explain your rationale. What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter? Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy. What findings would expect on physical […]

the importance of professional associations in nursing

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested.  provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include […]

Abortion

MUST USE APA 7 ED, REFERENCES USED ARE ONLY RESOURCES GIVEN HERE ATTACHED, PLAGIARISM NO MORE THAN 10%, YOUR OWN WORDS SUMMARIZING WHAT HE EXPLAINS IN THE RESOURCES GIVEN. After studying the course materials located on Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following: Explain the difference between spontaneous and procured abortion. As well as […]

Chinese community

challenges faced while coordinating health care for the community members J.R. is a nurse practitioner who serves an urban Chinese community. The challenges she faces daily include coordinating health care for the community members, fostering compliance with treatment regimens, and teaching the community about health prevention and early detection of diseases and conditions. J.R. has […]

How could ineffective communication impact the ability to lead others?

Reply 1   I like how you mentioned these positions are fluid, changing with each situation. How could ineffective communication impact the ability to lead others? Reply 2 Claudia Hernandez Oliva   Week 1 Discussion Forum The actions associated with leading, managing and following are numerous and nuanced. Leading implies taking a position of ownership […]

Care of a Patient with Cancer

Discussion Topic Care of a Patient with Cancer A 70-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer 3 years ago. At that time he underwent IV combination chemotherapy. He responded to the chemotherapy regimen until about 6 months ago when his colon cancer returned. His oncologist has now prescribed oral chemotherapy, which has been effective for some […]

non-traditional medications

Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept and Coumadin. Ms. GM is a 48-year-old who presents to your clinic […]

family health history

While working with your family medicine preceptor you are scheduled to see Mr. John Barley, a 58-year-old male who has sought medical attention only rarely in the past 10 years. He comes to the office today because of a progressively worsening cough and shortness of breath during the previous month. Before you and your preceptor, […]

Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project

Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project Student Name NSG6005 Faculty name Assigned Herbs & Reported Uses Herbs: Comfrey     Herbs: Evening Primrose Reported Uses: ADHD, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Biliary Disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus Reported Uses: anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, bruises, cancer, cough, fractures, myalgia Reported Doses of the Assigned Herbs Herbs: Comfrey   100mcg/day pyrrolizidine alkaloids for […]

Essentials Of Pathophysiology

Module 08 Content J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S’s wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to […]