The DSM-5 is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5, and dissociative disorders are one […]
1 postsRe: Topic 3 DQ 2 Sampling theory is the study of the relationship between a population and a group randomly picked as the representatives of the whole population (GCU 2018). This theory can be considered biased since the researcher is picking and choosing which group to research and what population they want to represent […]
Topic 3 DQ 1 An example of a nonexperimental research design is a study by Mäkitie et al (2020). Adescriptive study comparing differences in protocols of treatment for oral tongue cancer. Their study discusses differences in treatment protocols, comparisons were between 2 groups of patients each from Finland and Sweden. With no prior history of […]
Week 13 Discussion: Contraception J.L., a 27-year-old account executive, presents to the family medicine office for her annual checkup with her primary care provider. She has no significant past medical history except heavy menses. Her medications include calcium carbonate 500 mg orally twice a day and a multivitamin daily. She exercises regularly. Her family history […]
Q-1 Complete the following discussion question using the DxR website: 1. Access the DxR Clinician website at https://gcu.dxrclinician.com/ . 2. Select the folder labeled: gcu_npstudents_patients. 3. Select the Darrin Lancaster – Shortness of Breath case study. 4. Upon clicking on the case, you will see the “Enter Case” button at the top of the page. Select “Enter Page.” […]
Q-1 Multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) presents within patients that often have multiple comorbidities which when compounded become acute. Describe a MODS case and explain the differential diagnoses followed with treatment plans. Support your answer with two or three peer-reviewed resources. Q-2 Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is often induced based on treatment prescribed by the […]
Q-1 As a busy AGACNP, finding sufficient time to stay current with and apply best practices can be a challenge. Share your methodology for personal evaluation. Including the positives and negatives of the approach you are currently taking. Propose ways in which you could enhance your current efforts incorporating evidence-based inquiry. And evaluation without adversely […]
Despite increased abilities across developmental realms, including the maturation of pain systems involving self-regulation and the coordination of affect and cognition, the transition to young adulthood is accompanied by higher rates of mortality, greater engagement in health-damaging behaviors, and an increase in chronic conditions. Rates of motor vehicle fatality and homicide peak during young adulthood, as […]
Caregiver Role Strain: Ms. Sandra A. Sandra, a 47-year-old divorced woman, received a diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer 4 years ago, for which she had a total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo- oophorectomy, omentectomy, lymphadenectomy, and tumor debulking followed by chemotherapy, consisting of cisplatin (Platinol), paclitaxel (Taxol), and doxorubicin (Adriamycin). She did well for 2 years […]
Palliative Care Place in appropriate folder the day before class by 1159 pm. No single word responses (at least 100+ words for each response) Give at least 1 example Cite resources, APA formatting (7th ed) Give the questions some thought and answer honestly Number your answers to correspond with […]
