Category: Health Care and Life Sciences : Nursing

Head-to-Toe Assessment
For this assignment, perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on someone of your choice or a hypothetical person who has at least two (2) systems issues. Use the head-to-toe template here to document your assessment (add more lines as needed). In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages (in addition to the template) formatted in APA style, discuss the remaining criteria for the assignment. Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.
In your paper, address each of the following criteria:
Use the template and include:
System being assessed.
Detailed review of each system with normal and abnormal findings.
For any system for which you do not have equipment, explain how you would do the assessment.
Normal laboratory findings for client age.
An analysis of age-specific risk reduction health screening and immunizations.
Two differential diagnoses (diseases) associated with possible abnormal findings.
A plan of care (including two priority-nursing diagnoses, interventions, evaluation).
Pharmacological treatments that can be used to address health issues for this client.
Client and age appropriate evidenced-based practice strategies for health promotion.
On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

tympanic Membrane and Thyroid Gland
Using the classroom resources or South University Online Library, research the tympanic membrane and the thyroid gland. In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, address each of the following criteria.
Two focused health assessment histories
One assessment related to the tympanic membrane and the other focused on the thyroid gland.
The assessments can be hypothetical patients or patients you have had in the past (remember HIPAA if you are describing a previous patient).
A description of the normal and abnormal findings of the tympanic membrane.
Information on how to examine the thyroid gland using both the anterior and posterior methods.
A concise note in the subjective, objective, assessment (be sure to include the NANDA diagnosis as well as the medical diagnosis), and plan (SOAP) format with each patient’s encountered findings.
For a review of SOAP notes:
SOAP Documentation
Information about laboratory/diagnostic tests used for screening clients with tympanic membrane or thyroid gland issues.
Include the expected normal results for each test.
On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template
Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT OR STATE STATUTES ARE A GOOD PLACE TO LOOK.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS AN ACADEMIC PAPER FORMAT USING APA 7TH EDITION. FAILURE TO WRITE THE ASSIGNMENT AS A PAPER WILL RESULT IN DECREASED POINTS.
MINIMUM WORD COUNT IS 800 WORDS, WHICH EXCLUDES THE REFERENCE PAGE. MINIMUM SOURCES ARE 3 VALID ACADEMIC SOURCES. SIMILARITY MUST BE BELOW 15%.
Student Instructions: Choose a law, regulation, rule, or standard set by the State Board of Nursing. Provide a summary and explanation of the law, regulation, rule, or standard, explaining specific aspects and the importance/significance/purpose of those aspects. Provide a real-life example of an instance where the law, regulation, rule, or standard was not followed and the ensuing consequences to the nurse, patients, employers, etc. Reflect on what might have been different if the law, regulation, rule, or standard was followed. APA citations, complete with accurate references, are required.
STATE: Texas
I chose: Sec. 301.402. Mandatory Report by Nurse.
(a) [Repealed by Acts 2007]
(b) A nurse shall report to the Board in the manner prescribed under Subsection (d) if the nurse has
reasonable cause to suspect that:
(1) another nurse has engaged in conduct subject to reporting; or
(2) the ability of a nursing student to perform the services of the nursing profession would be, or would
reasonably be expected to be, impaired by chemical dependency.
(c) [Repealed by Acts 2007]
(d) A report by a nurse under Subsection (b) must:
(1) be written and signed; and
(2) include the identity of the nurse or student and any additional information required by the Board.
(e) Instead of reporting to the Board under Subsection (b), a nurse may make a report required under:
(1) Subsection (b)(1) to a nursing peer review committee under Chapter 303; or
(2) Subsection (b)(2) to the nursing educational program in which the student is enrolled.
(f) A person may not suspend or terminate the employment of, or otherwise discipline, discriminate against, or
retaliate against, a person who:
(1) reports in good faith under this section; or
(2) advises a nurse of the nurse’s rights and obligations under this section.
(g) A violation of Subsection (f) is subject to Section 301.413

A recommendation report on:
Problem Statement: Latino American children with diabetes lack culturally tailored evidence-based nursing interventions, exacerbating health inequities and contributing to poorer health outcomes.
Library Research Question: What are the barriers to the implementation of culturally tailored evidence-based nursing interventions for the management of diabetes in Latino American children, and what strategies have been proposed to overcome these barriers?
Outline:
I. Barriers to Implementation of Culturally Tailored Evidence-Based Nursing Interventions
A. Lack of Cultural Competence
1. Insufficient Understanding of Latino Cultural Practices
2. Language Barriers in Communication
B. Limited Access to Culturally Tailored Resources
1. Lack of Culturally Tailored Educational Materials
2. Limited Access to Bilingual Healthcare Providers
C. Socioeconomic and Healthcare Disparities
1. Financial Barriers
2. Imbalanced Distribution of Healthcare Facilities in Latino Communities
II. Strategies to Overcome Barriers
A. Cultural Competence Training for Healthcare Providers
1. Incorporating Latino Cultural Competence into Nursing Education
2. Offering Language Training for Healthcare Professionals
B. Development of Culturally Tailored Resources
1. Creating Verb and Culturally Appropriate Educational Materials
2. Increasing the Number of Bilingual Healthcare Providers
C. Addressing Socioeconomic and Healthcare Disparities
1. Implementing Financial Assistance Programs for Healthcare Services
2. Advocating for Equitable
III. Impact of Overcoming Barriers
A. Improved Patient Health Outcomes
B. Reduction in Healthcare Inequities
C. Enhanced Cultural Sensitivity

Please reference example paper and follow that example.
Please be sure to address all bullet points.
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I have attached the articles to be used. If you need additional, please be sure they are from the lasty 5 years.

Please review scoring guide, and follow example essay
Please address bullet points
References need to be in the past 5 year

Please follow example paper
Please review scoring guide
Please address all bullet points
References need to be in the past 5 year

Select a quantitative research article pertaining to an area of interest that you may have clinically. The research article must have all parts of a research study that we have covered including: Hypotheses, research question, data collection, informed consent, data analysis, discussion of findings, and implications for future study. The article must be from a nursing journal and no more than 5 years old. Minimum length is one page, maximum two pages.
PLEASE INCLUDE ARTICLE THAT IS BEING USED

Hello I need help with responding to my weekly discussion post. I need one peer response and one faculty response to the postings inserted below. Both responses require one scholarly reference each. Both references should be within the last 5 years please. Thank you
1. Peer
Insider Threat
Insider threat is the breach we will be reviewing. Insider threat occurs when a individual within the organization uses their access inappropriately. This is a common problem within healthcare organizations and where protected health information (PHI) is involved (Lee, 2022).
Type of Breach
This breach occurred in a large health care organization with many hospitals and clinics spread out over several states.
Parties Involved
There are three major parties in this scenario: A celebrity who is a patient at one of the hospitals within the organization, a nurse in the unit in which the patient is hospitalized, and the team who is trying to keep the patient’s information secure.
How the Breach Occurred
The nurse identifies that the healthcare information of the celebrity may propose a lucrative financial opportunity. The nurse reaches out to news sources and tabloids to try to use the information within the electronic health record (EHR) for a financial gain. Although EHRs often have security features that show who access charts, these do not necessarily stop individuals from accessing charts, but they may lead to punitive action such as loss of a job.
Consequences of the Breach
This threat could lead to severe consequences for the organization, as it could face significant legal and financial repercussions. Insider threat and data breach incidents often cost healthcare organizations $9.23 million per incident (Lee, 2022). The threat could also cause significant harm to the celebrity patient, as his or her personal information will be made public.
References
Lee, I. (2022). Analysis of insider threats in the healthcare industry: A text mining approach. Information, 13(9), 404. doi: 0.3390/info13090404
2. Professor
Should IT be notified when there is an employee issue so they can highten security?

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, adolescent substance abuse issues, and even physical ailments. For this Assignment, you examine a PTSD video case study and consider how you might assess and treat clients presenting with PTSD.
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide about diagnosing and treating PTSD.
View the media Presentation Example: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and assess the client in the case study.   — Links to an external site.
Grande, T. (2019, August 21). Presentation example: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Links to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkSv_zPH-M4
For guidance on assessing the client, refer to Chapter 3 of the Wheeler text.
Note: To complete this Assignment, you must assess the client, but you are not required to submit a formal comprehensive client assessment.
IN TWO PAGES: 
Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness.
Discuss the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis? Justify your reasoning. Do you agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation? Why or why not?
Discuss one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study. Explain whether your treatment option is considered a “gold standard treatment” from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using gold standard, evidence-based treatments from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.
Support your Assignment with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
OutcomeSuccinctly, in 1–2 pages, address the following:• Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness. — The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness.
Discuss the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis? Justify your reasoning. Do you agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation? Why or why not? — The response includes an accurate and concise description of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD and an accurate explanation of how they relate to the symptomology presented in the case study…. The response includes a concise explanation of whether the case provides sufficient information to derive the PTSD and other diagnoses. Justification demonstrates strong diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills.Discuss one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study. Explain whether your treatment option is considered a “gold standard” treatment from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using gold standard, evidence-based treatments from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners. — The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study…. The response clearly and concisely explains whether the recommended treatment option is a “gold standard” treatment and why using gold standard, evidence-based treatments from clinical practice guidelines is important for PMHNPs.Support your approach with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. PDFs are attached. — The response is supported by specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources from the literature that provide strong support for the rationale provided. PDFs are attached.
PTSD DIAGNOSIS ACCORDING TO DSM-5
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals Older Than 6 Years
Note: The following criteria apply to adults, adolescents, and children older than 6 years.
For children 6 years and younger, see corresponding criteria below.
A. Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in one (or more) of the following ways:
1. Directly experiencing the traumatic events).
2. Witnessing, in person, the events) as it occurred to others.
3. Learning that the traumatic events) occurred to a close family member or close friend. In cases of actual or threatened death of a family member or friend, the events) must have been violent or accidental.
4. Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic events) (e.g., first responders collecting human remains; police officers repeatediy exposed to details of child abuse).
Note: Criterion A4 does not apply to exposure through electronic media, televi-sion, movies, or pictures, unless this exposure is work related.
8. Presence of one (or more) of the following intrusion symptoms associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning after the traumatic events) occurred:
1. Recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing memories of the traumatic events).
Note: In children older than 6 years, repetitive play may occur in which themes or aspects of the traumatic events) are expressed.
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2. Recurent distressing dreams in which the content and/or aftect of the dream ae related to the traumatic events).
Note: In children, there may be frightening dreams without recognizable conter
3. Dissociative reactions (eg, fashbacks) in which the individual feels or acts as , the traumatic events) were recuming. (Such reactions may ocour on a continum with the most extreme expression being a complete loss of awareness of present surroundings.)
Note: in children, trauma-specific reenactment may occur in play.
4. Intense or prolonged psychological distress at exposure to internal or extens cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of the traumatic events).
5 Marked physiological reactions to internal or external cues that symbolize or ms. semble an aspect of the traumatic events).
C. Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic events), beginning after the traumatic events) occurred, as evidenced by one or both of the following:
1. Avoidance of or efforts to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings about or closely associated with the traumatic events).
2. Avoidance of or efforts to avoid external reminders (people, places, conversations activities, objects, situations) that arouse distressing memories, thoughts, or lee. ings about or closely associated with the traumatic events).
D. Negative alterations in cognitions and mood associated with the traumatic events. beginning or worsening after the traumatic events) occurred, as evidenced by two for more) af the following:
1. Inability to remember an important aspect of the traumatic events) (typically due to dissociative amnesia and not to other factors such as head injury, alcohol a drugs).
2. Persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs or expectations about oneself, others or the world (e.g.. I am bad,* *No one can be trusted,* “The world is completely dangerous,* “My whole nervous system is permanently ruined):
3. Persistent, distorted cognitions about the cause or consequences of the traumato event(e) that lead the individual to blame himself/herself or others.
4. Persistent negative emotional state (e.g., fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame).
5. Markedly diminished interest or participation in significant activities.
6. Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others,
7. Persistent inabilty to experience positive emotions (e.g.. inablty to experence
happiness, satisfaction, or loving feelings).
E. Marked alterations in arousal and reactivity associated with the traumatic everts be ginning or worsening after the traumatic events) occurred, as evidenced by two for more) of the following:
1. Imitable behavior and angry outbursts (with little or no provocation) typicaly expressed as verbal or physical aggression toward people or objects.
2. Reckless or self-destructive behavior.
3. Hypervigilance.
4. Exaggerated startie response,
5. Problems with concentration.
6. Sleep disturbance (eg. difficulty falling or staying asleep or restless sleep
F. Duration of the disturbance (Criteria B, C. D, and E) is more than 1 month.
G. The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, deci
tional, or other important areas of functioning.
H. The disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., medication, alcohol) or another medical condition.
Specify whether:
With dissociative symptoms: The individual’s symptoms meet the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, and in addition, in response to the stressor, the individual experiences persistent or recurrent symptoms of either of the following:
1. Depersonalization: Persistent or recurrent experiences of feeling detached from, and as if one were an outside observer of, one’s mental processes or body (e.g., feeling as though one were in a dream; feeling a sense of unreality of self or body or of time moving slowly).
2. Derealization: Persistent or recurrent experiences of unreality of surroundings (e.g., the world around the individual is experienced as unreal, dreamlike, distant, or distorted).
Note: To use this subtype, the dissociative symptoms must not be attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., blackouts, behavior during alcohol intoxi-cation) or another medical condition (e.g., complex partial seizures).
Specify if:
With delayed expression: If the full diagnostic criteria are not met until at least 6 months after the event (although the onset and expression of some symptoms may be
immediate).