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There are numerous Implementation Models for Evidence Based Practice. Conduct a search and identify one of the models and discuss the following: Overview of the model Pros or advantages of the model Cons or challenges of the model   There are numerous Implementation Models for Evidence Based Practice. Conduct a search and identify one of the models […]

Select a political stakeholder who has influenced the nursing profession. This individual may be past or present at the local, state, national, or global level. Discuss how the stakeholder influenced nursing practice and what, if any, impact is noted regarding today’s nursing practice. For this response, go beyond the obvious of Nightingale and other early historical figures.  

An eighty years old female patient presents with complaint of anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia.  Past medical history is significant for CAD, HTN, HLD, DM and COPD.  Describe the assessment, planning, and interventions that are appropriate in this situation.  Are there any endocrine considerations?  What goals will you sent for therapy in this geriatric client?

An 18 year old male presents with feelings of worthless ness.  He admits to drinking alcohol daily.  What are important assessments that the Nurse practitioner should perform.  How will you decide the appropriate diagnoses and evidence based interventions? Are screening tools available?  What tool is quick, used in the outpatient setting and provides valid depression

A 45 year old obese female is newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes.  She does not want to begin insulin despite having a HgbA1C of 8.5. Discuss Ethical principles to type II diabetes diagnoses.  Consider the cultural, legal and ethical principles that apply to this case.  Detail a treatment plan that considers the multifactorial considerations. 

An 81 year old female with a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer is experiencing delirium. Describe the palliative care interventions available to the patient and her family.  Who will be the decision maker?  How will the plan be determined?   An 81 year old female with a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer is experiencing delirium.

Please describe how you would care for a patient who presents to the office after an accident at work. He complains of right rib pain, shortness of breath, and bleeding form a finger laceration.  Remember to include ROS, PE, Differential Diagnoses and a treatment plan.   Please describe how you would care for a patient

A 50 year old male presents to the office for his annual physical examination.  He complains of urinary frequency and decreased libido. How will you approach these complaints with the patient?  What specific actions are important to the planned care?  What resources are available and provide evidence to support the suggested diagnostics?   A 50