A 34-y.o. female presents with the complaint of a sudden excruciating pain in her back and points to her flank area on the right side. She rates the pain as 10 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst. She also complains of nausea with the pain. She states that she […]
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Reflect on how different healthcare settings use quality scorecards and dashboards. Select any healthcare setting that has an established scorecard or dashboard measuring patient experience and quality improvement goals. Analyze a scorecard or dashboard from your selected organization Remember to keep the name of your selected organization anonymous. Reflect on how these measurement systems and
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ONE To Prepare Select item 1, 2, or 3 to use for this Discussion. Consider the definitions, differences, and utility of the two terms listed under your item selection. Your response will need to include both terms in the selected item. Odds ratio and risk ratio Mortality and morbidity Incidence and prevalence Consider how these
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Conflict is common in healthcare settings. Common team sources of conflict include hierarchical relationships, authority differentials, poor communication, negative or disruptive behaviors, and multigenerational interprofessional teams. Include the following sections: Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. Describe a conflict you have encountered in your nursing practice. Identify the roles of the stakeholders involved.
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Schizophrenia Spectrum Case After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Mr. T is a 21-year-old man who is brought to the ER by his mother after he began talking about “aliens” who were trying to steal his soul. Mr. T reports that aliens left messages for him by arranging
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Psychiatric Case After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following Case Study A 74-year-old African American woman, Ms. Richardson, was brought to the hospital emergency room by the police. She is unkempt, dirty, and foul-smelling. She does not look at the interviewer and is apparently confused and unresponsive to most of his
Bipolar Case After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Jill, a 24 y/o Hispanic female arrives in the emergency room where her parents brought her for evaluation. They are worried because she is giving away all of her possessions and says she is planning to move to the South
Depression Case After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Ms. Z is a 28-year-old assistant store manager who arrives at your outpatient clinic complaining of sadness after her boyfriend of 6 months ended their relationship 1 month ago. She describes a history of failed romantic relationships, and says, “I
Anxiety Case After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Case Study Ms. JN is a 24-year-old law student who presents to an outpatient psychiatry clinic accompanied by her husband. She feels “worried about everything!” She is “stressed out” about her academic workload and upcoming exams. She feels fatigued and has difficulty
Patient Information After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: It is very important for all mental health professionals to take very detailed and thorough historical information from their patients. This information should include an adequate social history, complete medical history, and a full mental status examination with a probable treatment plan.
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