Week 6 – Discussion: Antecedent Interventions Prepare a response in which you address the following: Before you completed the assigned readings this week, had you ever considered the concept of antecedent intervention? Why or why not? Based on the assigned readings, when do you think it is appropriate to apply antecedent interventions in the school […]
March 21, 2010, was not EBP’s date of birth, but it may be the date the approach “grew up” and left home to take on the world. When the Affordable Care Act was passed, it came with a requirement of empirical evidence. Research on EBP increased significantly. Application of EBP spread to allied health professions, […]
Scenario: An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition. At its core, pathology is the […]
Introduction Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible. Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts. For all instances where you are required to provide a definition, do not copy definitions from […]
Create an informational pamphlet on reporting procedures and methods of reporting Nursing Home Abuse for the patient and family members. Reporting Nursing Home Abuse: A Guide for Patients and Family Members [Cover Page: Include a visually appealing image and the title “Reporting Nursing Home Abuse: A Guide for Patients and Family Members”] [Page 1: Introduction] […]
First By this point in the class, we’ve seen several ways to achieve major change in society. Change has happened through violence (or the threat of violence), through the ballot box and legislation, through influential books/works, through non-violent/passive resistance, etc. What do you think is the most effective avenue for change? What are some instances […]
Andrew is a 5-year-old boy in a full-day kindergarten program in Mrs. Brown’s classroom. During the first few weeks of school, Mrs. Brown notices that Andrew is struggling to adjust to the kindergarten day. In particular, he has difficulty following directions and making transitions from one activity to the next. However, other children are also […]
Contemplative Project: Intrapersonal Discoveries Contemplative practices, by their nature, are transformative processes that place a person – you! – at the center of your experience. Try one of the contemplative practices listed in the Tree of Contemplative practices (if stumped, or if you prefer, you can use the meditations provided in the sub-modules for class). […]
Discussion Post – Let’s Discuss Heart Disease. Let’s Discuss Heart Disease! Using your textbook and some additional resources, do some research on heart disease (also referred to as cardiovascular disease) and share your knowledge with your classmates through this discussion session. As you compose your thread, make sure to address the following topics: Give a […]
Alterations in Metabolism Obesity Hyperthyroid Hypothyroid Pathophysiology Risk Factors Assessment Findings (including Labs) Possible Nursing Diagnosis Interventions (including Medications) The alterations in metabolism that can occur in obesity, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism: Alteration in Metabolism Pathophysiology Risk Factors Assessment Findings (including Labs) Possible Nursing Diagnosis Interventions (including Medications) Obesity Excess body fat Lifestyle choices, genetics, unhealthy […]
