Entries by Bernard

A 67-year-old Caucasian woman was brought to the clinic by her son

A 67-year-old Caucasian woman was brought to the clinic by her son A 67-year-old Caucasian woman wasbrought to the clinic by her son who stated that his mother had become slightly confused over the past several days. She had been stumbling at home and had fallen once but was able to ambulate with some difficulty. She had no other obvious problems and had been eating and drinking. The […]

Concepts of Autonomy Confidentiality and Anonymity

Concepts of Autonomy Confidentiality and Anonymity Instructions Read and review the resources listed above. Review the IRB Process with assessment guides for your agency, or you may review those provided by IWU. Present the Topics below (as assigned by your facilitator until all are taken): Concepts of autonomy, confidentiality and anonymity Defining/describing the topic. Explaining […]

Evidence Based Practice EBP Considerations

Evidence Based Practice EBP Considerations Instructions Explore these sites and review these guidelines The CDC’s, Vaccines and Immunization Guidelines of the ACIP The Canadian Pediatric Society’s, Clinical Tools & Resources for monitoring infant and pediatric growth & development The American Psychiatric Association’s, Recently Released Guidelines covering multiple topics, including the prescribing of psychotropic drugs American […]

How are retail and nurse-managed clinics different from traditional primary care providers

How are retail and nurse-managed clinics different from traditional primary care providers How are retail and nurse-managed clinics different from traditional primary care providers and are they in competition with traditional primary care providers? Use at least two references to support your response. Your text can serve as one of your references, but you must […]

Assessment of Respiratory Function

Assessment of Respiratory Function A 72-year-old male patient is scheduled for a bronchoscopy, due to changes noted on a recent chest x-ray. A retired factory worker, the patient was recently notified that the buildings that he had worked in for over 25 years were destroyed due to asbestos. Additionally, the number of employees from this […]

Lifestyle Assessment Behavior

Lifestyle Assessment Behavior Mr. Smith is a 40-year-old African American male who smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day. His diet consists mainly of fried food with very few fruits and vegetables which he eats with his meal in the evening. Mr. Smith works at an automobile factory from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm five […]