The opioid epidemic in the United States has raised critical concerns about the appropriate use of opioids for chronic pain management. As advanced nursing practice pharmacology students, understanding the risks, benefits, and evidence-based strategies is essential. How to safely approach chronic pain patients while minimizing the potential for opioid misuse and overdose? Please ensure that […]
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Mrs. Deer is a 72-year-old female who presents to your office complaining of right upper quadrant pain that has been increasing in intensity over the past 2 days. She would have come sooner, but she lacked transportation and waited until her son could drive her. She states that she has not been sleeping very much
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Evaluate theories and conceptual models from nursing and related fields for use in advanced nursing practice. Submission Instructions: Your initial post must be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least two academic sources. Quotes “……” cannot be used at a higher learning level for your assignments,
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Endocrine Disorders: Cushing’s Syndrome Discuss the pathophysiology of Cushing’s Syndrome and its impact on overall health. What are the major risk factors for this disorder, and how can these risks be mitigated through health promotion strategies such as lifestyle modifications, medication management, and patient education? Endocrine Disorders: Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s Syndrome is a complex endocrine
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Describe the pathophysiology of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). What clinical signs and symptoms are typically seen in patients with DPN? Discuss evidence-based health promotion strategies to prevent or manage DPN in diabetic patients, focusing on lifestyle modifications, medication management, and patient education. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Prevention Strategies Introduction
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Deep Tendon Reflex Scoring: Explain the 0 to 4+ scale for scoring deep tendon reflexes. How does this scale assist in assessing neurological health, and what can abnormal reflex findings indicate about a patient’s condition? Deep Tendon Reflex Scoring: A Tool for Neurological Assessment Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are involuntary muscle contractions in response to
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Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs): Discuss the key pathophysiological mechanisms involved in cerebrovascular accidents (strokes). What are the major risk factors and how do they contribute to the occurrence of a CVA? How can primary and secondary prevention strategies (including lifestyle changes and medical management) be used to reduce the risk of stroke? Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs): Pathophysiology,
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Describe the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classification system. Classification Physical condition description Example of a client that would be in this category (this does not have to be a client that you observed) ASA I (P 1) ASA II (P 2) ASA III (P 3) ASA IV (P
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Discuss using 600 words Eczema in children, dermatologic disorder and its treatment modalities. Eczema in Children: A Common Dermatologic Disorder and Its Treatment Modalities Eczema, medically known as atopic dermatitis, is one of the most common chronic dermatologic conditions affecting children worldwide. Characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed skin, eczema typically begins in infancy or
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Review the PP presentation, in 300 words describe your leadership style or choose a real-world leader from any field or industry that you find interesting or admire. Explain, why you choose this leader and what characteristics make him/her a great leader. Include 2- 3 references. Leadership Style: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership is the