What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with the following CBC findings? WBC: 8.8 × 103/µl; RBC: 3.01 × 103/µl; Hgb: 10.3 g/dL; Hct: 32.2%; MCV: 74 fL; MCHC: 28.3 g/dL; Plt: 400 × 103/µl; RDW: 18.4%; Reticulocytes: 2.1%. Identify which anemia is the patient experiencing, which tests should be ordered and what … Read more
Submit a Problem-Focused SOAP note here for grading. You must use an actual patient from your clinical practicum. Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded. Be sure to use the SOAP note template for your program and view the rubric associated with your program for details on how your … Read more
In terms of intervention and spiritual care, how do you support a patient facing an ethical dilemma, with consideration for their worldview? If you were that patient, what care would you want provided? Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses … Read more
R.T. is a 35-year-old female patient who was seen in the clinic because she has been trying to get pregnant for about 7 months but she has not been successful. Only positive gynecologic history for R.T. has been three episodes of pelvic inflammatory disease in the last five years.
T.R. is a 45-year-old female patient who came to your office complaining of intermittent and bilateral clear nipple discharge for the last two weeks. She thinks is not related to manipulation of the breast but definitively increases with it. She notes that it comes from more than one duct. On health history you documented that … Read more
A 32-year-old patient diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Bipolar Disorder presents with recurring intrusive thoughts related to cleanliness and compulsive hand-washing. They report periods of heightened energy and impulsivity alternating with depressive episodes. Current treatment includes mood stabilizers lithium and exposure-response prevention therapy for OCD. [removed]
Patient Background: Maria, a 45-year-old female, presents to the emergency room with symptoms of severe dehydration following prolonged vomiting and diarrhea. Her lab results indicate the following: Serum sodium: Elevated (hypernatremia) Urine output: Low Heart rate: Elevated (tachycardia) Blood pressure: Low (hypotension) The attending physician has ordered an IV to address Maria’s dehydration and stabilize … Read more
Review the website Patient Safety America created by John T. James, PhD. http://www.patientsafetyamerica.com/Links to an external site. Read the Journal Article Electronic Health Records and Patient Safety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4377566/pdf/ACI-06-0136.pdfLinks to an external site. Write a thoughtful entry regarding the website created by Dr. James and your main take-aways. How did you feel as you were reading … Read more
What are the major concepts of the self-efficacy theory and how are they defined? Describe a patient situation that highlights each of the major concepts as defined.
A 47-year-old female patient is in for a follow-up visit to monitor her treatment for type 2 diabetes. You added regular insulin to her treatment regimen last month. She tells you that she has not had any symptoms of hypoglycemia with the new plan and her glucose levels have been between 60 and 80. She … Read more