Clinical Experience in Geriatric Care: A Nurse Practitioner Student’s Perspective. The following reflection details a clinical experience with an older adult patient during my nurse practitioner clinical rotation. This experience provided valuable insights into the complexities of geriatric care, highlighting the importance of thorough assessment, individualized care planning, and interprofessional collaboration. It also underscored the […]
Week 8 NURS 6512: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. These signals can range from subtle cues to more overt symptoms. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain […]
Case Study Discussion – Evaluating Red Eye in Children: A Case Study Approach An 11-year-old female patient complains of a red left eye and edematous eyelids. The redness is accompanied by mild discomfort, particularly upon blinking. Her mother states the child complains of “sand in my left eye.” This gritty sensation is a common symptom […]