Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease

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It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg PRN. Case Scenario Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling the names of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be afraid and fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at night and will frequently become lost, needing help to get back to his room. Mr. M has become dependent with many ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The assisted living facility is concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing. Objective Data Temperature: 37.1 degrees C BP 123/78 HR 93 RR 22 Pox 99% Denies pain Height: 69.5 inches; Weight 87 kg Laboratory Results WBC: 19.2 (1,000/uL) Lymphocytes 6700 (cells/uL) CT Head shows no changes since previous scan Urinalysis positive for moderate amount of leukocytes and cloudy Protein: 7.1 g/dL; AST: 32 U/L; ALT 29 U/L Critical Thinking Essay In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. M.’s situation. Include the following: Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. M. Based on the information presented in the case scenario, discuss what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. Explain why these should be considered and what data is provided for support. When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find and why. Describe the physical, psychological, and emotional effects Mr. M.’s current health status may have on him. Discuss the impact it can have on his family. Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family. Given Mr. M.’s current condition, discuss at least four actual or potential problems he faces. Provide rationale for each. You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria Paraphilic Disorders and Sexual Dysfunction.

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Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality is an important part of each person’s quality of life. Research indicates that awareness of sexual identity and its importance may begin as early as age 3. However, individuals with varying diagnoses, disorders, or dysfunctions may grapple with issues related to their sexuality in their teen years, as well as into adulthood. In this Discussion, you will explore the assessment and treatment of gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorders, and sexual dysfunction. Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorders and sexual dysfunction Analyze evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatments for gender/sexual disorders Compare differential diagnostic features of gender/sexual disorders To prepare for this Discussion: Select a gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorder, or sexual dysfunction that interests you. Review the Learning Resources. By Day 3 Post: Explain the diagnostic criteria for the gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorder, or sexual dysfunction you selected. Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for the gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorder, or sexual dysfunction you selected. Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resource.

How do symbols lead to an interpretation of the work as a whole?

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Discuss the use of symbolism in “The Raven” & “Young Goodman Brown” Should meet the following minimum requirements: 1. a thesis statement 2. support from assigned literature 3. MLA documentation for all direct quotes and paraphrases (including in-text citations and a Works Cited) 4. clear organization 5. a summative statement sources https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-ravenhttp://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Texts/younggoodmanbrown.html

Describe how you are impacted by the Accountable Care Organizations as a healthcare provider

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How does this affect the patient? Assignment Description: This assignment will be at least 1000 words or more This week you will reflect upon accountability in healthcare to answer the following questions: How can you play your part in accountability? Briefly define the Accountability Care Organization What challenges do we face? How do you see the role of the healthcare worker changing as a result of these challenges? Assignment Expectations: How will students be successful? Length: 1000-1250 words (4-5 pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style References: Two scholarly references are required; you should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions

Marine pollution

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Marine pollution

 

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Paragraph 1: Summarize What kind of source is this? What is the thesis or main claim of the source? What evidence or claims does the source present in support of the thesis? Present at least two examples of support the source uses. What other important claims does the source make? Paragraph 2: Evaluate How adequately does the source support its thesis? How current is the information in the source relative to your research question? How credible and authoritative is the source for your research question? What limitations, if any, did you note in the source? How does the source help answer your research question?

“New Media Literacy & New Humanism.”

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1. Tornero & Varis (2010) “New Media Literacy & New Humanism.” Read Chapter 1 (pg 7) through to end of Chapter 5 (pg 55). https://iite.unesco.org/pics/publications/en/files/3214678.pdf 2. boyd (2010) “Social Network Sites as Networked Publics: Affordances, Dynamics, and Implications.” http://www.danah.org/papers/2010/SNSasNetworkedPublics.pdf 3. Fairlie (2017) “Have we finally bridged the digital divide? Smart phone and Internet use patterns by race and ethnicity.” https://uncommonculture.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7919/6523 4. Hanckel & Morris (2014) “Finding community and contesting heteronormativity: queer young people’s engagement in an Australian online community.” PDFhttp://spartan.ac.brocku.ca/~tkennedy/COMM/HanckelMorris2014.pdf 5. Marwick & boyd (2014) “Networked privacy: How teenagers negotiate context in social media.”http://www.tiara.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marwick_boyd_Networked_Privacy_NMS.pdf 6. van Dijck (2014) “Datafication, dataism and dataveillance: Big Data between scientific paradigm and ideology.” PDFvan Dijck (2014) “Datafication, dataism and dataveillance: Big Data between scientific paradigm and ideology.” PDF 7. Jenkins (2014) “Participatory Culture: From Co-Creating Brand Meaning to Changing the World.” https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/gfkmir.2014.6.issue-2/gfkmir-2014-0096/gfkmir-2014-0096.pdf 8. Bloom & Johnston (2010) “Digging into YouTube Videos: Using Media Literacy and Participatory Culture to Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding.” https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1035&context=jmle

Assess extent to which patient assessments impact patient care and outcomes

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leadership

 

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Assess extent to which patient assessments impact patient care and outcomes Complete Practicum Reflection Document for this week

ERP implementation

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ERP implementation

This project will focus on simulating an actual organizational analysis for the main purpose of a possible ERP implementation. Step 1: You are the current Chief Information Officer from a big manufacturing company. You have been tasked to lead a team of technologist to develop the ERP project plan for the company. Step 2: After defining the team, you are tasked to answer these questions and embark on data gathering. Using APA standards and formatting, prepare a research paper outlining the answers to the above questions. Outline the business core competency – i.e. core product, services, industry position. Outline business impact both locally or globally. Breakdown business components What are the knowledge needed for each of the business component? What are some of the company’s business challenges and solutions implemented? You will need to provide at least two – three challenges and be able to provide solutions. What are some of the I.T. infrastructure components? Hardware – i.e. servers, multiple server location, backup Software – usage, strategy, project implementation i.e. ERP Database – usage, how, when, where Step 3: Include any design diagram that would illustrate the proposed ERP implementation. For example, illustrate the data integration between each of the major department in the organization.

What happened at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in October 1859? How was John Brown viewed in the North and South?

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A Nation on the Move: Westward Expansion, 1800-1860

1. Who are Louis and Clark and what are they exploring? Who helps them along the way?

2. What is the Missouri Compromise? How will the outcome shape the future of this country in the coming decades?

3. What was the greatest source of “discontent” with Mexico for the Americans who migrated to the Texas territory?

4. What happened at the Alamo? Were the Americans successful in their attempt to hold down the mission?

5. What were the three (3) main objectives for the American military in the war with Mexico? Were they successful in fulfilling these objectives? 6. What happens in 1849 in California? 7. Why did whites in California dislike the Chinese so much?

Health Care Workforce Shortages

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Health Care Workforce Shortages

There were several different reasons for workforce shortages. You as a healthcare professional, need to identify these reasons for the workforce shortages. Please list the top three reasons you believe that there is a shortage and write a 1,500-1,750-word essay detailing your reasons. Remember to specifically address the following in your reasoning: Consider some short-term solutions. Consider some long-term solutions. Identify a special interest group or government agency that would help you write policy to solve the problem. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.