Skin and Soft Tissue/UTI Discussion Often infections have several treatment possibilities, depending on both patient specific and disease specific characteristics. Below is a very short case, and I want you as a class to compare and contrast the listed treatment options. The focus will be on safety and efficacy of the regimens, all considered possible […]

Respiratory Tract Infections   When faced with a choice between 2 or more possible answers, using a “STEPS” analysis may be a useful clinical decision making tool. The goal is to provide information for each agent and compare the results to aid in your decision.   S: safety – are there any serious drug interactions* […]

Bone and Joint Disorders Discussion Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation are essential to bone health and the management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. In the past few years, information regarding the potential risks of too much calcium (such as cardiovascular disease and/or events) have been emerging.   Using an article from a medical journal, evaluate and […]

What evidence would you collect from the clinic to determine what standard of care was delivered to this patient both before he was seen and at the time he was seen in the clinic?   What might the family’s attorney allege in a supplemental report?   How would one decide the standard of care for […]

PATIENT NAME – Rachael Hardy AGE – 42 YEARS  HEIGHT – 5″ 5′ (165 cm)   WEIGHT – 149.0 lb (67.7 Kg)        CHIEF COMPLAINT – Two Right – Breast Lumps 

Did the facility have sufficient evidence to suspend the nurse?   How should the testimony of the other nurses in the unit affect the outcome of this case?   What additional questions should the institution address before the court rules in this case?   How would you have ruled in this case?   Read the […]

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append. Start by reading and following these instructions:   Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.   […]

Reflection: write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your learning for the week. Guiding questions are provided or you may write about what you felt was most significant to you for the week.   You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.   In completing your CITI Weeks, […]

Reflection: write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your learning for the week. Guiding questions are provided or you may write about what you felt was most significant to you for the week.   You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.   Think about the following question […]

Reflection: write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your learning for the week. Guiding questions are provided or you may write about what you felt was most significant to you for the week.   You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.   How hard was it to […]