Building a Health History: A Patient-Centered Approach to Tina Jones. Effective communication forms the bedrock of accurate and detailed patient history, a cornerstone of quality healthcare. Advanced practice nurses must remain cognizant of the diverse factors influencing a patient’s health, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting, tailoring their communication techniques to each individual. This […]
Gastrointestinal Function: Constipation and Heartburn in an Elderly Patient – Case Study Discussion. Constipation, a common gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, or both. Recent research indicates that constipation affects approximately 15% of the global population across all age groups (Aziz, 2024). Risk factors for developing constipation include advanced age, […]
Case Study: Assessment and Treatment of a 13-Year-Old with OCD and GAD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are prevalent psychiatric conditions in adolescents, often impacting their academic and social functioning. This paper examines the case of S.S., a 13-year-old male experiencing intrusive thoughts and anxiety, affecting his daily life and academic performance. […]
