Author: Liu
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Pertinent History Questions to Ask the Patient
A 10-year-old fifth grader. At the age of 4, he was diagnosed with asthma. He presents to the primary care office with his mother after yesterday’s visit to the emergency room for an asthma exacerbation. He reports worsening respiratory symptoms including coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms have worsened since the start…
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What information should always be gathered on an adolescent that you have not previously seen?
When assessing an adolescent, it’s important to gather comprehensive information, including: Social History: Details about the adolescent’s relationships, social interactions, and living situation. This includes assessing for stressors related to school, friendships, and family dynamics. Mental Health History: Screening for signs of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or other mental health concerns. Adolescents often face significant…
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NR602 Week 2.1 Week 2: PBL Case Study Discussion: Assessment of the Adolescent Part One
No unread replies. No replies. Part One “Kayla brings LF in for a sports physical, needed prior to the initiation of school, because LF would like to play volleyball. Mother is also concerned because LF had menarche at age 13 with 4 periods that year, but none since her 14th birthday. She is now…
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Week 6 Discussion NR305 Paragraph One
Question: Patients of any age, gender, cultural background, or socio-economic status can be victims of violence. Consider a patient population you are currently working with or have worked with in the past. For what type of violence might they be at risk? What are some related findings that might alert you to investigate further? Answer:…
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NR 602 Week 5 iHuman Case 3: Grading Rubric
Step 1: Start by asking 2 open-ended patient-centric questions:Step 2: Obtain an HPI using “OLDCARTS”Step 3: PMHStep 4: FHStep 5: SHStep 6: ROS Patient Interview Reminder Sheet: Document in key findings. “Good Question” means you asked a required question. How can I help you today? Any other symptoms or concerns? O = Onset; Circumstances surrounding…
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Week 6 Discussion Topic NR 393
One of the most significant changes in professional nursing during the mid- to late 20th century was the introduction of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role. This change, initiated in the 1960s, was driven by a need to address the shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The Nurse Practitioner role…
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SOAP Note for K.F. Patient Information: Name: K.F. Age: 37 years old Gender: Female
Subjective (S): Chief Complaint (CC): Well exam, ongoing fatigue, stress, issues with falling asleep and staying asleep, and financial concerns. History of Present Illness (HPI): K.F. presents with complaints of ongoing fatigue, stress, and financial concerns. She reports difficulties with both falling asleep and staying asleep, which started when she moved in with her parents.…
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Week 6: Nutrition, Feeding, and Eating NR 449: Evidence-Based Practice Nutritional Status
Introduction and Key Points Topic Selection: The topic I chose to research and write about is “Outcomes associated with nutritional status.” Research Question: “What effects does nutritional status have on the emotional, healing, and physical aspects of a client diagnosed with one of the four stages of cancer or liver disease?” Significance: According to Bharadwaj…
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EBP Week 6 Reading Literature Worksheet 2 NR439 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR439: RN Evidence-Based Practice – Week 6: Reading Research Literature Worksheet
In the ever-evolving field of nursing, understanding the factors that influence the well-being and job satisfaction of nurses is crucial. The study under review aimed to explore how a sense of “mattering” influences various aspects of nurses’ professional lives, such as work scale, work and meaning inventory, social support, burnout, engagement, and responses to…
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Catherine McAuleys philosophy of careful nursing was applicable Catherine McAuley’s philosophy
Catherine McAuley’s philosophy of careful nursing, particularly her emphasis on the therapeutic use of self, offers a timeless approach to nursing that bridges the pre-Nightingale era and contemporary practice. The concept of therapeutic use of self is rooted in the belief that nurses can profoundly impact patient healing through their presence, empathy, and communication. Therapeutic…