A 52-year-old male presents to the clinic with a productive cough for 5 days. Describe at least 5 more questions the Family Nurse Practitioner should ask this patient in the health history. Please generate at least 5 differential diagnoses for a cough. Describe how the Family Nurse Practitioner would clinically manage and follow up this patient based on each differential diagnosis.
Expectations
Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA format from within the last 5 years
Category: Health Care and Life Sciences : Nursing
1. Please perform a brief forecasting of the health policy you’ve chosen for you
1. Please perform a brief forecasting of the health policy you’ve chosen for your final paper analysis. Present your forecast and describe the techniques you used in formulating the forecast (such as speculation, state or federal precedent, research, other). Cite one peer-reviewed journal source to support your forecast using APA formatting for your posting and reference citation.
The policy I chose is Childhood obesity. Please see the attachment
See assignment questions, description and marking guide attached please. Let me
See assignment questions, description and marking guide attached please. Let me know if you need additional information for clarification please.
Vignette – You are seeing a patient 38-year-old female, you are aware that she h
Vignette – You are seeing a patient 38-year-old female, you are aware that she has a significant problem with meth abuse that you have been working on. She also has a violent tendency. Today she comes in with her daughter that is 8 years old. She appears cold and lacks maternal boding. She yells at the daughter throughout your visit. The daughter spends most of the time crying. She grabs the child’s arm forcefully and then storms out. You did not see anything that the daughter was doing to elicit this kind of response from the patient. They leave and you are left with an uneasy feeling. What will you do
HPI: in your own words do not copy and paste.
Diagnosis: talk about the diagnosis you feel is presented with evidence on why you feel it is that dx.
Differential: differentials that may be pertinent (3), why they fit and how you ruled them out.
Treatment: be specific about what medication, dose and duration and evidence base on why the medication was chosen. Other non-pharmacological tx also presented.
Education: discuss education to patient, evidence based.
Head-to-Toe Assessment For this assignment, perform a complete head-to-toe asses
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 Unive
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 ASSIGNME
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
Head-to-Toe Assessment For this assignment, perform a complete head-to-toe asses
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 Unive
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 ASSIGNME
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