Briefly describe the Borderline Personality Disorder, including the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Explain a therapeutic approach and a modality you might use to treat a client presenting with Borderline Personality Disorder. Explain why you selected the approach and modality, justifying their appropriateness.
What is the underlying pathophysiology of myelomeningocele? Describe the pathophysiology of hydrocephalus in infants with myelomeningocele. A myelomeningocele is a severe form of spinal cord malformation, visible at birth, and the affected infant has an abnormally developed cranial neural tube
Discuss the hemodynamic consequences of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) Failure of the patent ductus to close at birth results in blood by-passing the systemic circulation. Oxygenated blood is pumped into the lungs, resulting in pulmonary overflow and systemic hypoperfusion
What is thought to be the underlying pathophysiology of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is thought to be caused by various factors. Inherited disorders can contribute to SIDS
Idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal deformity that causes lateral deformity of the spine. Idiopathic scoliosis is partly thought to be caused by melatonin deficiency
Group B Strep infection in pregnancy Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is also referred to as Streptococcus agalactiae. The bacterium lives within the intestines or genital tract and does not cause harm in healthy adults. However, it is known to cause a severe ailment called Group B strep disease in children. In adults with chronic illnesses […]
Has the Covid-19 pandemic changed everything or has it made the familiar clearer? “In different ways and for different reasons, a sense that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything has come to dominate public, personal, and intellectual life…The social entanglements it created have been both for better and for worse, but they have always exceeded […]
Reduction of causes of frequent fall among clients 65 years and older in the home setting After reading Chapter 8 in the Curley ebook, consider and reflect on the history of the Quality improvement movement and the excellent resources, including; the Quality improvement Essential Toolkit Curley’s discussion of Nurse-Sensitive Process and Outcome Indicators and the […]
PICO – In injured veterans experiencing chronic pain (P), does the use of non-opioid modalities (Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological) (I), compared to the administration of systemic opioids (C), lead to improved pain management and decreased incidence of opioid overdose (O)?
A 68-year-old obese male presents to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever with chills and Lt. great toe pain that has gotten progressively worse. The patient states this is the first time that this has happened, and nothing has made it better, and walking on his right foot makes it worse. He has […]
