The Pathophysiology of Huntington Disease

Describe the pathophysiology of Huntington Disease. Identify how treatment should be modified for an individual with a history of cognitive impairment. CH. 4 Pain Differentiate between somatic and visceral pain What is meant by referred pain? Explain how it occurs. Describe an example of referred pain Differentiate between acute and chronic pain. Outline measures used to control pain, including the rationale for each. A

Risk for experiencing an OVA or stroke

Differentiate bob veen a TIA and a stroke {cerebrovascular accident {CUM}. Identity individuals who are considered to be at high risk for experiencing an OVA or stroke. Describe the pathophysiology of a stroke {OVA}. Identify the possible origins of cerebral emboli Explain why the prognosis for a hemorrhagic type stroke is worse than for other types. Identify the most common factor that precipitates the rupture of an aneurysm.

Describe manifestations of both an enlarging and a ruptured aneurysm. Identify therapeutic interventions employed in the treatment of a head injury Distinguish between noncommunicating (obstructive) and communicating hydrocephalus. What is the treatment for hydrocephalus? List the causes of cerebral palsy. Describe the pathophysiology of a seizure disorder. What is an aura?l Give several examples of typical auras.

What is the significance of an aura? Describe atonic-iconic seizure. What is the typical duration of this type of seizure? What are the potential complications of a seizure? What is Parkinson’s disease? State the underlying pathologic change that occurs in Parkinson’s disease. Describe the con sequences of this change

Documentation of ambulation for patients who are postoperative for Open heart surgery

A quality team identifies a problem in an intermediate care unit concerning documentation of ambulation for patients who are postoperative for open heart surgery and are on a routine schedule. Patients are ambulated sporadically, not per the surgery protocol. On closer analysis, it is noted that the ambulation schedule is adhered to during the day shift because the cardiac rehab nurse worked with each patient. However, the evening shift presents problems; there is no documentation of ambulation or sporadic documentation. The quality improvement (QI) nurse notes only 30% compliance in documented ambulation during the evening shift. The QI nurse determines that the target for this issue is 100% compliance with ambulation schedules.

 

  1. Would it be appropriate to conduct a root cause analysis or failure mode effects analysis on this issue? Explain your response (very brief answers) – (Read the article on Root Cause Analysis and the power point on Quality + Safety + RCA) Found under unit/module content VI
  2. Define the problem in this case scenario.
  3. What is the key performance indicator in this case?
  4. Analyze possible factors leading to ideal ambulation and actual ambulation

The Process of formulating a research proposal

Analyze what obstacles you perceive in the process of formulating a research proposal and how you would overcome those obstacles.

 

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Alternatives for Solving problems of the national and global health system

Alternatives for solving problems of the national and global health system. According to Stanhope (2022), despite the many technological advances and financial investment in health systems in the United States, there are three main problems. These are: cost, access and quality.

 

In the table, describe each of the health problems in you own words. Use chapter 3 of the textbook as a reference.

 

CostAccessQuality
 

 

 

Part II:  Role of the nursing professional – patient advocate (advocacy)

 

Read, study, and analyze the following study material:

 

Stanhope, M. (2022). Foundations for population health in community/public health nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier. Available in the ClinicalKey Student Nursing database in the Virtual Library.

Chapter 15: Case Management

 

  1. Answer the following questions. Each answer must be written in a paragraph of at least five complete sentences.

 

a. Briefly define the role of the patient advocate, according to Stanhope (2022), in chapter 15.

 

b. explain how the nursing professional, in his role as patient advocate, can contribute to the creation and improvement of health programs.

 

c. It demonstrates how the use of policies can improve health services at the national and global levels. Present two (2) examples.

 

d. List three (3) nursing interventions that meet the needs of the patient, family and community in various social contexts and that comply with national and global health policies.

 

e. identify some similarities and differences in national and global policies related to nursing care.

 

 

Part III. Final reflection 

 

A. Argue in paragraph form what you learned about national and global health policies.

 

B. Based on what has been learned, it presents some alternatives to improve health systems at a national and global level.

The U.S. health care system

The U.S. health care system has undergone many changes in its history. Complete the following for this Discussion Board:

  • What do you believe is the greatest achievement that the health care industry has made from both the patient and provider perspectives? Why?
  • Do you believe that there is too much or too little redundancy in our health care delivery system? Where does most of the redundancy occur? Where should we have more redundancy (second opinions)?

Reflect on the Growth and Development

Students will reflect on the Growth and Development covered in the course so far (related to child health nursing) and describe how their understanding of these concepts/topics has evolved since the start of the course. Provide specific examples. Second, students will outline how the child health/paediatric nurse can incorporate the identified concepts to deliver quality nursing care to patients and/or their families.

Advocacy and consent to treatment

Students will reflect on Advocacy and consent to treatment covered in the course so far (related to child health nursing) and describe how their understanding of these concepts/topics has evolved since the start of the course. Provide specific examples. Second, students will outline how the child health/pediatric nurse can incorporate the identified concepts to deliver quality nursing care to patients and/or their families.

The Memory Loss Tapes

The Memory Loss Tapes Discussion Questions and Conversation Starters The Film 1. Based on Bessie, Fanny and Joe, what symptoms do you think are associated with the early stages of Alzheimer’s? 2. Fanny seems disappointed and angry about failing her driver’s test. Does her level of acceptance of the disease appear to differ from Bessie’s and Joe’s? 3. Do Bessie, Fanny, and Joe share a concern for loss of independence at this time? 4. Think about the behaviors of the individuals living with Alzheimer’s portrayed in the film. What similarities and differences did you observe?

5. Although clearly suffering from the disease, Woody and Cliff appear to have happy dispositions. Would their apparent contentment make things easier or more difficult for their caregivers? How? 6. What social stigmas might those with Alzheimer’s, their friends or families face because of the disease?

7. With Cliff’s wife, Ann, in mind, what do you think are some of the significant decisions that must be made by a spouse or caregiver for someone in the later stages of the disease? 8. Yolanda hallucinates about the lady in the mirror and snakes on her chair. Cliff believes he’s late for his television show.

Their caregivers “play along.” Why might this approach be beneficial? 9. Josephine’s daughter has fenced in the perimeter of their home. What was your reaction to the fence? Did you view it as an act of love? Why or why not? 10. What responsibilities do caregivers have at various stages of the disease? 11. What are some of the things that caregivers in the film say keep them going?

What are some examples of how people with the disease continue to connect to their loved ones? 12. Did you have a reaction to the apparent distress of other residents in Woody’s and Yolanda’s care centers? 13. How might things like pets or dolls benefit those living with Alzheimer’s? 14. How would you describe the difference between getting old and getting Alzheimer’s?

15. What distinguishes Alzheimer’s from other fatal diseases? 16. What would it feel like to be aware that you have a disease for which there is no known cure? Would you choose to advocate for improved understanding of the disease while or take any other actions you were still able? 17. What circumstances would make you consider participating in a research study or trial?

18. What warning signs might indicate that someone is suffering from Alzheimer’s? 19. Why would early detection of Alzheimer’s be beneficial? Why might someone resist testing or diagnosis? 20. What are the ways in which Alzheimer’s erodes independence for both the person with the disease as well as the person/people taking care of him/her?

21. How might a person living with the disease preserve their independence for as long as possible? Communication 22. How would you interact with someone who is aware that they’re experiencing memory loss? 23. How do family and friends interact and communicate differently with someone in the later stages of Alzheimer’s?

24. Joe blogged urgently in order to express himself with words before he was unable to do so. How did those in later stages continue to express themselves without words? Changes in Intimacy, Sexual Behavior

25. Woody appears to have formed a close relationship with Cathy, a fellow patient. What do you think this connection means to Woody?

Cathy? Woody’s wife? Woody’s daughter? 26. How does the expression of sexuality and intimacy appear to change through various stages of the disease? Caregiving 27. Based on what you’ve seen in the film, what are some of the emotional, social, and financial costs associated with caregiving?

28. On a walk with her daughter, Josephine puts a stone in her mouth. Later, the daughter berates herself for handing Josephine the stone in the first place. What did you think of this self-criticism?

29. What are some of the ways in which caregivers might care for themselves? 30. What factors would you consider when deciding whether or not to move a loved one into a care facility? 31. In a discussion with his therapist, Joe alludes to suicide “when the time comes.” How did this make you feel? 32. Near the end of his life, Cliff’s wife, Ann, honors his wishes not to be put on life support. If your loved one’s wishes were not clear, how would you approach this decision?

33. What are some ways that Alzheimer’s patients can plan ahead for the progression of the disease, including end of life choices? How would patients and their families benefit from a plan? Reactions: • Why did you choose to watch this film? • What made you want to participate in the discussion? • What were some of your feelings while watching the film? •

What moments in the film affected you the most? Why? • Whose story did you find the most compelling? Why? • Did you identify with any of the subjects or their family members in any way?

• What questions, fear or concerns did the film bring to mind? • What did you learn about Alzheimer’s disease while watching this film? • Are you interested in learning more about any aspect of the disease? • Do you know where to go for information and or assistance? •

Do you know where to find out about participating in AD research? • Did you know that people without Alzheimer’s can also participate in research about AD?

The Public health unit

A recent graduate nurse is being oriented to the public health unit in an area with a large number of residents over age 65. Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates a sound understanding of the older adult population?