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Various Considerations Regarding Transitions of Care

Throughout the course, we have provided care to Timothy Smith in various environments and discussed various considerations regarding transitions of care. Differentiate between various health care environments across the continuum of care by comparing two health care environments. Based on the first letter of your first name, compare and contrast the following environments: S-V: Ambulatory […]

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Critical Reflection of Growth and Development

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Critical reflection of your growth and development during your pediatric practicum experience in a clinical setting has the benefit of helping you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills while also recognizing your clinical strengths and successes. This week, you will write your last and final Journal Entry, reflecting on your clinical strengths and

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Formative Assessment

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Formative Assessment This assignment involves creating a comprehensive overview of both quantitative and qualitative research designs. You will evaluate the strengths and limitations of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and case-control studies, as well as qualitative methodologies like phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. Your task is to present an analysis that demonstrates your understanding

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Select a Disease Process for Analysis

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General Instructions This discussion represents the first step in a three-step discussion series where you will choose your own pathophysiology adventure to analyze and present to the class. In this step of the discussion series, you will select a disease process for analysis and conduct initial research into the condition. Include the following sections: 1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer

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Abdominal Cramping and Fatigue

Blogs / Rose Wango

A 39-year-old male with a history of HIV, diagnosed 3 years ago, presents with persistent diarrhea for the past month. He reports watery, non-bloody stools occurring 6-8 times a day, along with abdominal cramping and fatigue. He is on antiretroviral therapy (ART) but admits to occasional nonadherence. His last CD4 count, two months ago, was

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Chronic Cough and Intermittent Night Sweats

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A 45-year-old female from Southeast Asia presents with a chronic cough lasting 6 weeks, unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds, and intermittent night sweats. She denies hemoptysis but reports mild shortness of breath. She has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2 and lives in a household with multiple family members. She works as a

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Complaints of Fever and Joint Pain

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A 28-year-old male presents to the clinic with complaints of fever, fatigue, and joint pain for the past week. He reports recent onset of a sore throat, but denies cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain. He has no significant medical history, does not smoke, and consumes alcohol socially. He recently returned from a camping

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History of Irritability and Emotional Instability

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A 70-year-old female presents with a 6-month history of irritability, mood swings, and emotional instability. She feels “up and down” for no apparent reason and has been increasingly frustrated with her family. She also reports feeling excessively fatigued and has been unable to concentrate on tasks. Her daughter reports that she has become more forgetful

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History of Low Mood and Feelings of Hopelessness

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A 24-year-old male presents with a 2-month history of low mood, lack of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness. He reports fatigue, changes in appetite (loss of 10 pounds), and difficulty sleeping. He has withdrawn from his social circle and has been avoiding activities he previously enjoyed. He denies any substance use, though he

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History of Excessive Worry and Persistent Insomnia

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A 48-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of excessive worry, difficulty concentrating, and persistent insomnia. She reports feeling “on edge” most days and has frequent muscle tension. She is unable to control her worry about work and personal issues, even though there is no clear threat. Her appetite has decreased, and she has lost

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