Why you have chosen the profession of nursing. Describe what, if any, previous experience you have had in the healthcare field. Explain why your academic record(s) may not demonstrate your full potential as a student.

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Why you have chosen the profession of nursing?

ESSAY: Write an essay (several paragraphs) addressing one or more of the following questions. If you have been unsuccessful in a nursing course or program, please also explain the circumstances and your strategy for future success.

  1. Why you have chosen the profession of nursing.
  2. Describe what, if any, previous experience you have had in the healthcare field.
  3. Explain why your academic record(s) may not demonstrate your full potential as a student.

 

Share the history of an infectious disease by applying epidemiologic concepts and principles. When was the infection first recognized? What was thought to be the cause? How did that belief of cause influence response and treatment? When was the true cause determined? How has treatment changed over time?

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History of an infectious disease

Share the history of an infectious disease by applying epidemiologic concepts and principles. When was the infection first recognized? What was thought to be the cause? How did that belief of cause influence response and treatment? When was the true cause determined? How has treatment changed over time?

Research the two diseases HIV and HCV. Based on your research, discuss whether you think that a vaccine will be developed for either of these diseases within the next ten years. Why or why not?

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Viral Treatment Options

Discussion Topic

Directions:
There are many opinions on the need and/or importance of vaccines in preventing the spread of disease. Our children are required to get vaccinations before entering school, and healthcare workers must have them when working in environments where they can come into contact with bloodborne pathogens. In healthcare facilities, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are the two most prominent infectious concerns for medical staff.

 

For this discussion research the two diseases HIV and HCV. Based on your research, discuss whether you think that a vaccine will be developed for either of these diseases within the next ten years. Why or why not? Do in APA 7th edition and citations, 200-225 words.

Trace the “chain of infection” and identify an error of one of five (5) significant actors. Suggest two (2) actions that could have been taken by that actor to break the chain of infection and alter the outcome of the young patient who ultimately died from the infection.

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Partnering to Heal Teaming up Against Health Care Associated Infections

Watch the video: Partnering to Heal Teaming up Against Health Care Associated Infections.

  • Links to an external site. https://health.gov/hcq/trainings/partnering-to-heal/index.html

In the video, there were five (5) significant actors directly involved in the unfortunate outcome of the case. Consider who was at fault.

Trace the “chain of infection” and identify an error of one of five (5) significant actors. Suggest two (2) actions that could have been taken by that actor to break the chain of infection and alter the outcome of the young patient who ultimately died from the infection. See the list below identifying the significant actors involved in the incident.

Actors:

Kelly – Family Caregiver (significant)
First Nurse – Dena – Nurse at Desk (significant)
Second Nurse – Nurse Caring for patient (significant)
Third – African American Night Nurse (significant)
Manuel – Medical student (significant)
Janet – Infection Preventionist (not significant as did not physically contribute to chain of infection.)
Nathan – Unit Director (not significant as did not physically contribute to chain of infection)

Attending Physician (not significant as did not get report of patient change or physically contribute to chain of infection)

Submit a paper describing the social and cultural influences having shaped her lifestyle and career choices.

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Social and Cultural Influences in My Life

Submit a paper describing the social and cultural influences having shaped her lifestyle and career choices. Implications of those influences for the role as an APRN.

What additional information should the nurse obtain from the client? What screening tests should be obtained to determine the risk for preterm labor?

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Coursework

Write resonses to the below discussion answers.

Some additional information that I would obtain from the client would be to ask how long has the pain been going on? what makes it become worst and what relieves the pain? I would also ask if the patient has started any new activities? Some nursing interventions that I would use would be to educate the patient, keep the patient comfortable and try to relieve the pain. Some screenings that should be obtained to determine the risk for preterm labor are pelvic exam, ultrasound, Uterine monitoring and lab tests. Corticosteroids can help promote the baby’s lung maturity. Tocolytics may be used for 48 hours to delay preterm labor to allow corticosteroids to provide the maximum benefit or, if necessary, for the patient to be transported to a hospital that can provide specialized care for the baby.

Preterm labor – diagnosis and treatment – mayo clinic. (n.d.). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preterm-labor/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376848

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What additional information should the nurse obtain from the client?

The nurse should assess the client and gather her health history information. The nurse should also ask the patient about her GTPAL. She should ask her what prenatal vitamin she is using.

What nursing intervention is most appropriate in this situation?

The nurse can place heating pads on the client’s lower back. Place the patient in a comfortable position. Practice deep breathing exercises.

What screening tests should be obtained to determine the risk for preterm labor?

The fetal fibronectin test is used to rule out preterm labor. It can provide valuable information if you have signs or symptoms of preterm labor(Mayoclinic,2023).

If the client is in preterm labor, what medications would the nurse expect to be ordered, and what are the priorities for the nurse to assess post-administration? (Include dose, side effects, and desired outcomes of the medication).

Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called betamimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the uterus and may help delay birth for several hours or days. Before administering, the nurse should assess the clients’ cardiac functions and should not issue to the patient if diabetes or hyperthyroidism is present. The usual dosage administered is 0.25mg. Side effects include but are not limited to a racing heart, restlessness, tremors, and skin flushing.

Reference

Team, T. H. E. (2017, September 21). Treatment of preterm labor: Terbutaline. Healthline. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/preterm-labor-terbutaline#side-effects

WRITE A Description of the Theory of Pain.

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Theory of Pain

WRITE A Description of the Theory of Pain.

  • Historical Background
  • Definition of Theory Concepts
  • Description of the Theory of Pain: A Balanced Between Analgesia and Side Effects
  • Application of the Theory
  • Use of the Theory in Practice

 

What are your thoughts about this. Do you agree?

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Inherited genetic mutations play a major role

Inherited genetic mutations play a major role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers. Researchers have associated mutations in specific genes with more than 50 hereditary cancer syndromes, which are disorders that may predispose individuals to developing certain cancers. Genetic tests for hereditary cancer syndromes can tell whether a person from a family that shows signs of such a syndrome has one of these mutations. These tests can also show whether family members without obvious disease have inherited the same mutation as a family member who carries a cancer-associated mutation. Many experts recommend that genetic testing for cancer risk be considered when someone has a personal or family history that suggests an inherited cancer risk condition, as long as the test results can be adequately interpreted (that is, they can clearly tell whether a specific genetic change is present or absent) and when the results provide information that will help guide a person’s future medical care.

Cancers that are not caused by inherited genetic mutations can sometimes appear to “run in families.” For example, a shared environment or lifestyle, such as tobacco use, can cause similar cancers to develop among family members. However, certain patterns in a family—such as the types of cancer that develop, other non-cancer conditions that are seen, and the ages at which cancer develops—may suggest the presence of a hereditary cancer syndrome. Even if a cancer-predisposing mutation is present in a family, not everyone who inherits the mutation will necessarily develop cancer.

Here are examples of genes that can play a role in hereditary cancer syndromes:

The most commonly mutated gene in all cancers is TP53, which produces a protein that suppresses the growth of tumors. In addition, germline mutations in this gene can cause Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare, inherited disorder that leads to a higher risk of developing certain cancers.
Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome, which is a disorder marked by an increased lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancers in women. Several other cancers have been associated with this syndrome, including pancreatic and prostate cancers, as well as male breast cancer.
Another gene that produces a protein that suppreses the growth of tumors is PTEN. Mutations in this gene are associated with Cowden syndrome, an inherited disorder that increases the risk of breast, thyroid, endometrial, and other types of cancer.
DNA sequencing tests can “read” DNA. By comparing the sequence of DNA in cancer cells with that in normal cells, such as blood or saliva, scientists can identify genetic changes in cancer cells that may be driving the growth of an individual’s cancer. This information may help doctors sort out which therapies might work best against a particular tumor. Tumor DNA sequencing can also reveal the presence of inherited mutations. Indeed, in some cases, the genetic testing of tumors has shown that a patient’s cancer could be associated with a hereditary cancer syndrome that the family was not aware of.

As with testing for specific mutations in hereditary cancer syndromes, clinical DNA sequencing has implications that patients need to consider. For example, they may learn incidentally about the presence of inherited mutations that may cause other diseases, in them or in their family members.

What are your thoughts about this. Do you agree?

In a two to three paragraph, minimum 200 word, discussion post, identify key aspects of the selected healthcare setting, how their mission and values compare with the services they provide and their target populations, the type of staff who work there, any special or unique aspects of the healthcare setting, and your impression of the healthcare setting after reviewing their website.

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Agencies and who they serve

Directions:

For this discussion, review the various healthcare settings in your reading (such as hospital, community health center, etc.) and select one. Once selected, research the internet to identify a facility that represents your selected healthcare delivery setting. Review their website and determine:

  • Location and size
  • Mission and values
  • Accreditation and awards
  • How long they have been serving their target population
  • Whether they are part of a system or a single institution
  • Are they for profit or not-for profit
  • The target populations they serve
  • The clinical and client services they provide
  • The type of staff who work in the setting
  • Contributions to the community

In a two to three paragraph, minimum 200 word, discussion post, identify key aspects of the selected healthcare setting, how their mission and values compare with the services they provide and their target populations, the type of staff who work there, any special or unique aspects of the healthcare setting, and your impression of the healthcare setting after reviewing their website. You don’t need to identify the name of the healthcare setting just the type.

Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness. Discuss the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomatology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis?

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POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

It is estimated that more than almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience post-traumatic stress disorder in their lifetime. This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, substance use in adolescents, and even physical ailments. For this Assignment, you examine a PTSD Video case study and consider how you might assess and treat clients presenting with PTSD.

TO PREPARE:
(a) Reflect on the insight provided about diagnosing and treating PTSD.
(b) VIEW the Media Presentation Examples:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and assess the client in the case study.

THE ASSIGNMENT: Succinctly, in 1- 2 pages, address the following:
(1) Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness.
(2) Discuss the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomatology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis?
(3) Justify your reasoning. (4) Do you agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation? Why or Why not?
(5) Discuss one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study.
(6) Explain whether your treatment option is considered a ” gold standard treatment” from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using the gold standard, evidenced-based treatment from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.
(7) Support your Assignment with specific examples from the media and AT LEAST THREE peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources.
(8) Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
(9)Aswer all parts of the assignment questions with reflective critical analysis of knowledge clearly with no spelling or grammar errors.
(10) Writer # 63396, Please Note that I will Upload the Video/Media Resources to view for the completion of this assignment.