Entries by Daphne Hanson

Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care

Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following: Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to […]

Tiotropium-inhaler for long-term therapy for a COPD patient

Instructions: This assignment is a critical thinking assignment to look at why and when specific drugs should be considered for patients. please read the attached case study. you want to consider what health issue/diagnosis is being treated and specific pharmacotherapeutics associated with the drug selected: the drug to be discussed is: tiotropium-inhaler for long-term therapy for […]

Bariatric surgery

Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not […]

Pediatric Case Study Assignment

Instructions Pediatric Case Study Assignment Katy is a six-year-old girl, the second of two children of a middle-class family living in a suburban area of a northwest city. Katy has one sister that is two years older than her. Her mother’s pregnancy was normal and Katy’s birth was normal. Katy had colic the first three […]

the importance of effective interprofessional communication

The purpose of this assignment is to assess leadership styles, traits, and practices as a nursing professional, establish the importance of effective interprofessional communication as a leader in nursing, and explore the role of servant leadership in nursing practice. Read the study materials on leadership and complete the topic quiz activities to better understand your leadership qualities. Upon completion, […]

Williams Syndrome

The assignment focuses on children who are growing up with Williams Syndrome. This is a little-known disorder that is in some ways the “opposite” of autism.  These children have highly developed language skills and are often very social, but they struggle with many other cognitive tasks. First, watch the following video clip: (sorry-you have to […]

Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart […]