Identify a Community Health Assessment Model

Identify a Community Health Assessment Model. What are some benefits of using a specific model to assess a community? What agencies should be included in the assessment? What is a reasonable time frame in which to complete a community-wide assessment? What is the role of the public nurse in the implementation of the chosen model?

What are the risk and benefits risks of hormone replacement therapy

What are the risk and benefits risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? What are the alternative treatment (non-hormonal) options? Please cite at least two different scientific/peer-reviewed articles from reputable sources (CDC, ACOG, NAMS, Office of Women’s Health, Mayo Clinic, etc.).

The risk of urinary tract infections

How can condom catheters help to prevent pressure ulcers on the buttocks and sacrum? Indwelling catheters should only be used as a last resort because the risk of urinary tract infections associated with their use is so high. What are three sites where pathogens can enter a closed urinary drainage system?

Noteworthy clinical experience

One noteworthy clinical experience with your preceptor, and the processes of your thinking toward resolving and gaining
closure. I am an NP student who is doing my clinical at a family urgent care clinic.

Communication and conflict resolution skills

Identify one issue causing disruption to work team activities and seek to address this by: ➢ Using appropriate communication and conflict resolution skills, facilitate at least one meeting or discussion with the persons involved to determine the issue and to seek a resolution. ➢ Developing and implementing strategies to resolve the issue fairly and to the agreement of the parties involved.

National or local public health campaign

Develop a critique of a recent national or local public health campaign. Your critique should:  A) explain the aims and objectives of the campaign B) describe the methods used to promote issues C)access the pros and cons of the campaign D)explain reasons why the campaign may not be successful. Thank you. I think I’m struggling more with this question as the course has put it down with a,b,c, and d questions.

The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C

Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the following prescription drugs:

Synthroid 100 mcg daily

Nifedipine 30 mg daily

Prednisone 10 mg daily

 

Instructor/Facilitator help:

1. One short paragraph on three differential diagnoses. Do not just say “symptoms are vague, no diagnoses possible, I will just do further assessment.”

Subjective & Objective information are intentionally provided vague (as a clinical case) so that you can develop a couple of pharmacological cases & discuss.

2. One short paragraph on how you will pharmacologically treat the three diagnoses you listed (Pharmacological Plan).

3. One short-short paragraph on Synthroid, Nifedipine, a peripheral calcium channel blocker & prednisone an antiinflammatory immunosuppressor (pharmacological information) and why patient was on these drugs, discussion based on your objective & assessment.

Briefly state the mechanism of action and therapeutic applications of thes

Signs of blood loss and potential breathing difficulties

Paramedic Queensland. Cultural Scenario: You are an ambulance officer and have just arrived on the scene where a father has reported that his daughter has been injured. She is from a Muslim background and is dressed in a full burqa. She is showing signs of blood loss and potential breathing difficulties. Task: Your task is to approach the father and gain consent to treat the patient. You must navigate the situation and communicate to the father what needs to be addressed, leading to an acceptable treatment. This treatment must respect the father’s religious and cultural traditions, as well as meet medical industry protocols. What would you say if you had to do a video of yourself in this situation? Attending as a female officer what would you say in a 2-minute video? As well as explaining what her diagnosis are.

Transcultural Assessment Model

Apply Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Model, analyzing at least 3 cultural phenomena that may apply in this scenario to assess the client’s potential needs for culture-specific care. You are on duty in the emergency room when a couple enters, seeking care for Thomas a 6-month-old Mexican baby. Upon physical exam, you notice that the boy’s fontanelle is depressed. Both parents speak little English. Through a translator, the mother indicates he has been vomiting and having diarrhea for the past day or two and is not nursing well. The family has considered approaching a curandera, but a neighbor indicated that they may be better served in the local emergency department. Fortunately, you are on duty and bring your expertise in transcultural health care to the situation.

 

History of  Right upper quadrant pain

C is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of  Right upper quadrant pain.  She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family.  She has had nausea and one instance of vomiting before the presentation.

PMH:                                                              Vitals: 

HTN                                                                Temp:              98.8oF

Type II DM                                                     Wt:                  202 lbs

Gout                                                                Ht:                   5’8″

DVT – Caused by oral BCPs                          BP:                  136/82

HR:                 82 bpm

Current Medications:                                Notable Labs:

Lisinopril 10 mg daily                                   WBC:                          13,000/mm3

HCTZ 25 mg daily                                        Total bilirubin:           0.8 mg/dL

Allopurinol 100 mg daily                               Direct bilirubin:          0.6 mg/dL

Multivitamin daily                                          Alk Phos:                    100 U/L

                                                                     AST:                           45 U/L

                                                                      ALT:                           30 U/L

Allergies:

  • Latex
  • Codeine
  • Amoxicillin

PE:

  • Eyes: EOMI
  • HENT: Normal
  • GI:bNondistended, minimal tenderness
  • Skin:bWarm and dry
  • Neuro: Alert and Oriented
  • Psych:bAppropriate mood
  • Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.
  • Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.
  • Justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan for this patient. Be specific and provide examples.