Acute Complications of Diabetes   Fill out the Table comparing the Acute Complications of Diabetes.   Comparison of Acute Complications of Diabetes:       Hypoglycemia   Diabetic Ketoacidosis   Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic syndrome   Clinical Manifestations               Diagnostic Data               Interventions   […]

Inflammatory Diseases   Complete the comparison table for Inflammatory Diseases.   Comparison of Inflammatory Disease:       Rheumatoid Arthritis   Systemic Lupus Erythematosus   Ulcerative Colitis   Pathophysiology                   Etiology                   Clinical Manifestations           […]

Develop and Concept Map, using the form provided, on the following patient. Include Diagnostic data and medical orders that you expect to be ordered on the patient.   T.J., a 30-year-old African American client, is in his last year of law school and is clerking for a prestigious law firm. He and his fiancé plan […]

The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to the advanced practice role.   Activity Learning Outcomes   Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:   Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical […]

In this graded assignment, you will interview Tina Jones to conduct a comprehensive health history and collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ recent right foot injury. You will have the opportunity to educate and empathize with Tina to engage in effective therapeutic communication;?create a?problem list?using evidence from the data you collected; prioritize the identified?problems?to differentiate […]

Mrs. Esther Park is a 78-year-old woman who comes to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. She reports that the pain isn’t severe, but that her daughter was concerned and brought her in. It is very important to determine whether or not the situation is an emergency and the underlying cause of Esther’s discomfort. Be […]

Daniel “Danny” Rivera is an 8-year-old boy brought to the clinic by a family member for a cough. It is important for you to determine whether or not Danny is in distress, explore the underlying cause of his cough, and look for related symptoms in other body systems. Ask about a variety of psychosocial factors […]

This assignment provides the opportunity to conduct a focused exam on Brian Foster, who presents with recent episodes of chest pain in a non-emergency setting. Interview Mr. Foster and be sure to thoroughly assess the cardiovascular system as well as related body systems in order to compile a list of differential diagnoses. This case study […]

Two days after a minor, low-speed car accident in which Tina Jones was a passenger, she noticed daily bilateral headaches along with neck stiffness. She reports that it hurts to move her?neck, and she believes her neck might be swollen. She did not lose consciousness in the accident and denies changes in level of consciousness […]

Shadow Health Assessment Assignment   Introduction and Pre-brief   In this graded assignment, Tina Jones had an asthmatic episode 2 days ago. At that time, she used her albuterol inhaler and her symptoms decreased although they did not completely resolve. Since that incident she notes that she has had ten episodes of wheezing and has […]