Entries by Daphne Hanson

Sexually transmitted illnesses video

Find a recent (published after 2020) YouTube video or short academic article (maximum five pages) that discusses Sexuality and/or Sexually Transmitted Illnesses and/or Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome(HIV/AIDS). Briefly summarize the key points of the YouTube video and/or article and identify how it is related to normal and/or abnormal. Then, insert the YouTube video […]

Chronic constipation

An elderly patient presents with chronic constipation and an acute episode of lower abdominal pain, fever and increase white blood cell count. Radiologic images reveal herniation of the colon and there is concern for peritonitis and possible sepsis. Based on this pathophysiologic information, what is the most likely diagnosis? a. irritable bowel syndrome b. chrons […]

Planning your writing

Describe the method you use to begin planning your writing.  (Examples: graphic organizer, mind map, outline, etc.) Discuss which prewriting strategy from Chapter 3 would help you be more prepared for your writing tasks and explain why. Describe how using the planning strategies in Chapter 3 would make a difference in your writing.

Health artifactChoose a health/ illness artifact (i.e., image, representation, item, etc.). What is this artifact? Explain how it is considered a health and/or illness artifact. Place this artifact in your Portfolio (i.e., photograph, image, etc.). ( 400 words )

Choose a health/ illness artifact (i.e., image, representation, item, etc.). What is this artifact? Explain how it is considered a health and/or illness artifact. Place this artifact in your Portfolio (i.e., photograph, image, etc.). ( 400 words )

Aboriginal health and healing practice

Many Aboriginal people in Victoria enjoy good or excellent health. Australian Aboriginal people also experience a significantly higher burden of chronic disease than non-Aboriginal Australians . Choose an Aboriginal/ First Nations health and healing practice. How is it similar and/or different from existing Western medical practices? ( 600 words )

Nutrition and Cancer

Nutrition & Cancer: Patient Scenario: Let’s imagine that you are working at a hospice community outreach center as a clinical nutrition aide and the supervising RD asks you to prepare a preliminary nutrition assessment on a stage 4 colon cancer patient. The patient has experienced severe weight loss (more than 20% weight loss) and is suffering […]

Completing your Baccalaureate degree

Discuss why you have decided to complete your BSN at this time and the concerns you have about completing your baccalaureate degree. Based on the readings in the class and topic resources, what are some characteristics of successful students and what strategies can you implement to be a successful student?