Nursing Week 6 Assignment

Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency. Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation.

SOAP Note 2 Week 5

1. Review the SOAP note resources provided in the course content.

2. Read the Case Study: Begin by carefully reading the case study provided below. Pay close attention to the patient’s background, medical history, and presenting complaint.

3. Download the SOAP Form: Access the attached SOAP form. This form will serve as your template for documenting the patient encounter.

4. Complete the SOAP Form: Using the information from the case study, fill out the SOAP form to the best of your ability. Ensure that you provide details for each section: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. Any part of the assessment not mentioned in the case study is considered normal.

5. Thoroughness is Key: Aim to complete each section of the SOAP form as comprehensively as possible. Include relevant information obtained from both the patient’s subjective account and objective observations.

6. Submit Your Completed SOAP Note: Once you have filled out the SOAP form, submit your completed document according to the instructions provided by your instructor. Include at least 1 reference.

CASE STUDY: Pain in Right Upper Quadrant and Back

Reason for Seeking Care

Y.C. is a 35-year-old woman who is 6 months pregnant and presents to her obstetrics appointment with complaints of periodic pain in the right upper quadrant and mid-back. This pain tends to accompany nausea and sometimes episodes of vomiting. The woman indicates she feels somewhat feverish at times but has not taken her temperature.

History of Present Illness and Health History

A 35-year-old pregnant woman, G1P0 presents for her routine obstetric examination at 28 weeks. The woman appears her stated age and appears to be somewhat uncomfortable due to reported back pain and right upper quadrant pain. This pain started approximately 1 week prior and comes and goes throughout the day and night. The patient reports a hot bath is the only relieving measure. The pain does not respond to repositioning, OTC pain medication, or other measures. The woman reports nausea with the pain and occasional vomiting also associated with the pain. The woman’s history includes polycystic ovary syndrome and chronic sinusitis with a deviated septum repair. Current medications include only prenatal vitamins.

Physical Examination

  • General: Well-nourished, woman who appears age stated. The woman’s weight gain has been as expected with pregnancy.
  • Head: Denies vision problems, and does not wear glasses or contact lenses. History of sinus problems but no current concerns. Occasional nasal stuffiness was reported with pregnancy.
  • Neck: No masses, thyroid smooth and symmetrical.
  • CV: Heart rate and rhythm regular, no murmur. Peripheral pulses are equally palpable in all four extremities. Heart rate 78, blood pressure 128/62.
  • Lungs: Breath sounds equal bilaterally, clear to auscultation.
  • Abdomen: No hepatomegaly, abdomen slightly rounded related to pregnancy, denies constipation. Currently has sharp pain in RUQ and radiating to back. The gallbladder is palpable and the patient reports tenderness.
  • Neuro: Denies changes in mood or memory, gait is steady. Is oriented to person, place, time, and situation.
  • Skin: No rashes or wounds. Skin smooth and dry.
  • GU: Patient denies any problems with urination.

week 4-advanced patho

 

Urinary Function:
Mr. J.R. is a 73-year-old man, who was admitted to the hospital with clinical manifestations of gastroenteritis and possible renal injury. The patient’s chief complaints are fever, nausea with vomiting and diarrhea for 48 hours, weakness, dizziness, and a bothersome metallic taste in the mouth. The patient is pale and sweaty. He had been well until two days ago, when he began to experience severe nausea several hours after eating two burritos for supper. The burritos had been ordered from a local fast-food restaurant. The nausea persisted and he vomited twice with some relief. As the evening progressed, he continued to feel “very bad” and took some Pepto-Bismol to help settle his stomach. Soon thereafter, he began to feel achy and warm. His temperature at the time was 100. 5°F. He has continued to experience nausea, vomiting, and a fever. He has not been able to tolerate any solid foods or liquids. Since yesterday, he has had 5–6 watery bowel movements. He has not noticed any blood in the stools. His wife brought him to the ER because he was becoming weak and dizzy when he tried to stand up. His wife denies any recent travel, use of antibiotics, laxatives, or excessive caffeine, or that her husband has an eating disorder.

Case Study Questions

  1. The attending physician is thinking that Mr. J.R. has developed an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Analyzing the case presented name the possible types of Acute Kidney Injury. Link the clinical manifestations described to the different types of Acute Kidney injury.
  2. Create a list of risk factors the patient might have and explain why.
  3. Unfortunately, the damage on J.R. kidney became irreversible and he is now diagnosed with Chronic kidney disease. Please describe the complications that the patient might have on his Hematologic system (Coagulopathy and Anemia) and the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved.

Reproductive Function:
Ms. P.C. is a 19-year-old white female who reports a 2-day history of lower abdominal pain, nausea, emesis and a heavy, malodorous vaginal discharge. She states that she is single, heterosexual, and that she has been sexually active with only one partner for the past eight months. She has no previous history of genitourinary infections or sexually transmitted diseases. She denies IV drug use. Her LMP ended three days ago. Her last intercourse (vaginal) was eight days ago and she states that they did not use a condom. She admits to unprotected sex “every once in a while.” She noted an abnormal vaginal discharge yesterday and she describes it as “thick, greenish-yellow in color, and very smelly.” She denies both oral and rectal intercourse. She does not know if her partner has had a recent genitourinary tract infection, “because he has been away on business for five days.
Microscopic Examination of Vaginal Discharge
(-) yeast or hyphae
(-) flagellated microbes
(+) white blood cells
(+) gram-negative intracellular diplococci

Case Study Questions

  1. According to the case presented, including the clinical manifestations and microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge, what is the most probably diagnosis for Ms. P.C.? Support your answer and explain why you get to that diagnosis.
  2. Based on the vaginal discharged described and the microscopic examination of the sample could you suggest which would be the microorganism involved?
  3. Name the criteria you would use to recommend hospitalization for this patient

Submission Instructions:

  • You must complete both case studies.
  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words per case study, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

Nursing Assessment Assignment Week 5

Assignment on Chest Pain and Differential Diagnosis. The student is to pick any three (3) differential diagnoses that can be associated with chest pain and their approach in various clinical settings.

DISC4

 Some commonly followed treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, special-colored glasses, and biofeedback. 

 

  • Discuss four non-pharmacological treatments that you would recommend for a 6 year old child with ADD.
  • Use the US clinical guidelines to support your response

 Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  

Week 5 discussion

APA format

Evidence based practice reference

Due in 23 hours

Minimum of one paragraph per question

LOU- HEALTH PROMOTION

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

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SLIDES NEED TO BE WITH CONDENSED INFORMATION AND SPEAKER NOTES 

DUE DATE APRIL 5, 2025

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RUA

this is my topic: obesity in latino teens 13-19 Cultural age/group

please the articles have to be from 2020-2025 no earlier than that 

APA and only 1 page I have attached everything 

WK 6 RESP EPID

Nursing Research Week 5 Learning Activity

Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research

Objective:

Engage with this week’s learning activity to deepen your understanding of the importance of ethics in research. This activity involves reading a key article and summarizing its main concerns.

Instructions:

  1. Reading Assignment:
  • Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) website.
  • Read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?” to gain insights into the ethical considerations and principles that guide research practices. [link below]
  1. Summary Writing:
  • After reading the article, write a comprehensive summary that captures the essence of the author’s main concerns.
  • Your summary should be NO MORE THAN 500 words in length.
  • Highlight key points discussed in the article, including ethical challenges, principles, and the significance of maintaining ethical standards in research.
  • Provide specific examples or case studies mentioned in the article that illustrate the importance of ethical conduct in research.
  1. Review and Submission:
  • Prior to submission, carefully review the assignment rubric to ensure your summary meets the required criteria.
  • Ensure your summary is well-organized, clearly written, and free of grammatical errors.
  • Support your points with references to the article and other relevant scholarly sources, if needed.

Additional Guidelines:

  • Use headings and subheadings to organize your summary and enhance readability.
  • Reflect on how the ethical principles discussed in the article can be applied to your own research or professional practice.
  • Adhere to academic writing standards, including proper citation and formatting.

Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website and read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?”: 

Why is Ethics Important?