ASSESSING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

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ASSESSING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

For this assignment, you will write a 5-6-page paper on the topic of bipolar and bipolar and related disorders. You will create this guide as an assignment; therefore, a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference page are required. You must include a minimum of 3 scholarly supporting resources outside of your course provided resources. ASSESSING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

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In your paper, you will choose one of the following diagnoses: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic Disorder, Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition. Your paper will include discussion for your chosen diagnosis of bipolar and related disorder on the following:

Prevalence and Neurobiology of your chosen disorder

Discuss the differences between your chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria

Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescents, pregnancy/post-partum, older adult, emergency care) for your chosen bipolar and related disorder; demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent with discussion of at least one for EACH category:  legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health

Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for your chosen bipolar and related disorder

Of the medication treatment options for your chosen disorder discuss side effects, FDA approvals and warnings.  What is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring

Provide 3 examples of how to write a proper prescription that you would provide to the patient or transmit to the pharmacy.

ASSESSING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

 

LAB ASSIGNMENT: ASSESSING THE ABDOMEN

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LAB ASSIGNMENT: ASSESSING THE ABDOMEN

Review the episodic note case study your instructor provides you for this week’s assignment. Please see the Course Announcements section of the classroom for your Episodic Note case study.

• With regard to the Episodic Note case study provided:

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Review this week’s learning resources and consider the insights they provide about the case study.

Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

LAB ASSIGNMENT: ASSESSING THE ABDOMEN

 

Alcohol Use Disorder Contributing/Risk Factors Assignment

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Alcohol Use Disorder Contributing/Risk Factors Assignment

This is a written assignment not to exceed 4 pages and no less than 3 pages, not including your title page or reference page(s).

Evaluate the importance of the following related to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD):

The Neurobiological Risk Factors with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

The Social Risk Factors that are risk or contributing factors to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

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The impact of substances such as alcohol on the brain

The purpose of screening tools in the assessment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Include in your discussion at least two screening tools that are widely used

Do not discuss treatment modalities

Do not list your answers; write in a narrative format

Do not rewrite the DSM criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder in your paper.

Do not rewrite the screening tools in your paper; for example, do not list the CAGE questions out in narrative form.

Use APA format (cover page, in-text citation, reference page) This is the only APA assignment in the course. We understand APA 7 guidelines allows various fonts to be used for professional papers. However, we only accept Times New Roman as the preferred font used on ALL assignments in the course, as this font style is considered the standard in all professional writing.

Include at least 5 references within the last 5 years. You may use more references that are greater than 5 years old if they are relevant to the topic, but these will not be included as part of the 5 references required.

Please be sure and cite all sources so as to unintentionally plagiarize.

Alcohol Use Disorder Contributing/Risk Factors Assignment

Risk Management

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THERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS

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THERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS

I chose borderline personality disorder.

THE ASSIGNMENT:

Succinctly, in 1-2 pages, address the following:

Briefly describe the personality disorder you selected, including the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.

Explain a therapeutic approach and a modality you might use to treat a client presenting with this disorder. Explain why you selected the approach and modality, justifying their appropriateness.

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Next, briefly explain what a therapeutic relationship is in psychiatry. Explain how you would share your diagnosis of this disorder with the client in order to avoid damaging the therapeutic relationship. Compare the differences in how you would share your diagnosis with an individual, a family, and in a group session.

Support your response with specific examples from this week’s learning resources and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDF of your sources.

THERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS

 

Module 5: Mood Disorders

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Module 5: Mood Disorders

The psychiatric nurse practitioner uses the DSM-5 criteria when assessing a patient presenting symptoms to assist in formulating a treatment plan. Best practice includes incorporating a holistic approach when providing care. With this in mind, please answer the following questions:

How do advanced nurse practitioners ensure that patients with depression aren’t misdiagnosed as having bipolar II disorder?

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What are the important ethical considerations in treating mood disorders? Discuss your position and thoughts on all ethical considerations when caring for a patient with bipolar I disorder?

Looking at the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis, do you think classification can affect the patient’s treatment outcome?

Module 5: Mood Disorders

Geriatric Assessment Tool Case Study

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Geriatric Assessment Tool Case Study

Read the case study and answer the questions

Billy B. is a 90-year-old male who has been an active participant in the Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE). He meets the nursing home eligibility criteria, but his son enrolled him in PACE to keep him home for as long as possible. He has been attending PACE three times a week, and his son and daughter-in-law take care of him in their home. He was noted by the PACE staff to be confused, with an unsteady gait, and they identified he had a urinary tract infection. Because of his delirium, he was admitted to the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit. His expected length of stay is 3 days. Geriatric Assessment Tool Case Study

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Questions

What evidence-based screening tool might be used to assess for delirium and monitor progress during hospitalization?

What evidence-based screening tool might be used to assess for gait?

What disciplines are likely to be most involved in this care during hospitalization?

GUIDELINES

  1. Utilize APA format to complete this assignment. Your assignment submission should be 1000–1500 words. It should contain proper grammar, be free of spelling errors, and reflect critical thinking. Your assignment should be in APA format, including the title page, body of the paper, and reference page.
  2. Utilize at least 3–5 scholarly references for this assignment. This includes your textbook. Do not use resources that are over five years old.
  3. Ensure your assignment reflects critical thinking and an understanding of the questions. Cite appropriately within the body of your paper.

Geriatric Assessment Tool Case Study

NRNP 6645- PMHNP- ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES

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NRNP 6645-PMHNP-ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES

In a 3- to 4-page paper, identify the video you selected and address the following:

What group therapy techniques were demonstrated? How well do you believe these techniques were demonstrated?

What evidence from the literature supports the techniques demonstrated?

What did you notice that the therapist did well?

Explain something that you would have handled differently.

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What is an insight that you gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy?

Imagine you are leading your own group session. How would you go about handling a difficult situation with a disruptive group member? How would you elicit participation in your group? What would you anticipate finding in the different phases of group therapy? What do you see as the benefits and challenges of group therapy?

Support your reasoning with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources, and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.

paper should include an introduction, summary, and references, please

NRNP 6645-PMHNP-ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES

ADVOCATING FOR THE NURSING ROLE IN PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

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ADVOCATING FOR THE NURSING ROLE IN PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

To Prepare:

Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.

Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program.

Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and implementation.

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The Assignment: (2-4pages)

In a 2- to 4-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions:

Tell us about a healthcare program within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program?

Who is your target population?

What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples?

What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design?

What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?

Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why?

ADVOCATING FOR THE NURSING ROLE IN PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

LITERATURE REVIEW: THE USE OF CLINICAL SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES

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LITERATURE REVIEW: THE USE OF CLINICAL SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES

To Prepare:

Review the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

Conduct a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the application of clinical systems. The research should provide evidence to support the use of one type of clinical system to improve outcomes and/or efficiencies, such as the use of personal health records or portals to support patients newly diagnosed with diabetes.

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Identify and select 4 peer-reviewed research articles from your research.

For information about annotated bibliographies, visit https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/annotatedbibliographies Links to an external site.

The Assignment: (4-5 pages not including the title and reference page)

In a 4- to 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you reviewed. Format your Assignment as an Annotated Bibliography. Be sure to address the following:

Identify the 4 peer-reviewed research articles you reviewed, citing each in APA format.

Include an introduction explaining the purpose of the paper.

Summarize each study, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Be specific and provide examples.

In your conclusion, synthesize the findings from the 4 peer-reviewed research articles.

Use APA format and include a title page.

LITERATURE REVIEW: THE USE OF CLINICAL SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES