Describe major changes that occurs on the neurological system associated to age. Include changes on central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Define delirium and dementia, specified similarities and differences and describe causes for each one.

  Current research indicates that communication breakdown among health care professionals is a leading causes of medical errors and patient harm (PSQH, 2017). Choose one patient from the scenario assigned to your group for discussion. Describe a potential error that could occur due to communication breakdown. Discuss evidence based strategies to avoid such errors. Include at […]

Brian is a previously healthy 56-year-old white man who presents with progressive neuropathy and declining mental status over several months. The patient initially developed numbness of his fingertips and the balls of his feet and began to lose motor control of his hands, which manifested as dropping objects or flinging them as he tried to […]

Assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is fundamental to clinical practice, public health, and research. The kidney has several critical functions; GFR is used as an overall assessment of these kidney functions. GFR is used to diagnose, stage, and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Inker & Titan, 2021). GFR is most commonly assed through markers […]

Advanced pathophysiology is fundamental to a family nurse practitioner's (FNP) clinical practice. It provides a deeper understanding of disease processes at the molecular, cellular, and organ systems levels, which informs assessment, diagnosis, and management strategies. By applying advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, FNPs can more accurately interpret clinical data, anticipate complications, and provide comprehensive patient care. […]