Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis

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Benchmark: Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis

In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered in Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment.

Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview:.

  1. In 200–250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean a disrespect of a patient’s autonomy? Explain your rationale. Benchmark: Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis

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  2. In 400–500 words, respond to the following: How ought Christians think about sickness and health? How should a Christian think about medical intervention? What should Mike, as a Christian, do? How should he reason about trusting God and treating James in relation to what is truly honoring the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence in James’s care?
  3. In 200–250 words, respond to the following: How would a spiritual needs assessment help the physician assist Mike in determining appropriate interventions for James and for his family or others involved in his care?

Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Lopes Write. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

BS in Health Sciences 1.2; BS Nursing (RN to BSN ) 5.2

Assess for the spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions for individuals, families, and groups.

Benchmark: Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis

 

High Risk Nutritional Practices

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High-Risk Nutritional Practices

Examine the high-risk nutritional behaviors associated with different cultures. Identify the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other factors associated with these high-risk nutritional behaviors for each culture. Write a 1,500-3,000-word paper on your findings in which you accomplish the following:

  1. Summarize the high-risk nutritional behaviors practiced among two or three different cultures.
  2. Discuss the historical perspectives and belief systems of these cultures that influence high-risk nutritional behaviors.

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  3. Discuss the role of the health care provider in caring for individuals with high-risk behaviors in each culture. These may include, but are not limited to, (a) education, (b) family roles, (c) spiritual beliefs, (d) health care practices, and (e) drug and alcohol use.

This paper requires a minimum of two outside resources in addition to the textbook. Be sure resources are current within the last five years.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

High-Risk Nutritional Practices

Nursing Multidimensional Care 3

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Nursing Multidimensional Care 3

  • Describe how you achieved each course competency, including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to that competency.
  • Describe how you achieved the transferable skills (listed below), including at least one example of new knowledge gained related to the transferable skill.
  • Describe how this new knowledge will impact your nursing practice.

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Course Competencies

  1. Design relevant, multidimensional nursing care for optimal health, inclusive of client preferences, values, and beliefs.
  2. Select approaches to client care which incorporate care and comfort, risk reduction, health promotion, and disease management.
  3. Prioritize evidence-based, client-centered nursing care as a foundation for emotional, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.
  4. Utilize data-driven nursing care strategies inclusive of continuous quality improvement.
  5. Synthesize components of clinical judgement, professional nursing identity, and reflective practice for lifelong learning.
  6. Determine effective responses to clinical problems integrating information technology, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration.

Nursing Multidimensional Care 3

Gastrointestinal And Endocrine Function

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Gastrointestinal And Endocrine functions

Gastrointestinal Function:

R.H. is a 74-year-old black woman who presents to the family practice clinic for a scheduled appointment. She has complained of feeling bloated and constipated for the past month, some-times going an entire week with only one bowel movement. Until this episode, she has been very regular all of her life, having a bowel movement every day or every other day. She reports straining most of the time and it often takes her 10 minutes at a minimum to initiate a bowel movement. Stools have been extremely hard. She denies pain during straining. A recent colonoscopy was negative for tumors or other lesions. She has not yet taken any medications to provide relief for her constipation. Furthermore, she reports frequent heartburn (3–4 times each week), most often occur-ring soon after retiring to bed. She uses three pillows to keep herself in a more upright position during sleep. On a friend’s advice, she purchased a package of over-the-counter aluminum hydroxide tablets to help relieve the heartburn. She has had some improvement since she began taking the medicine. She reports using naproxen as needed for arthritic pain her hands and knees. She states that her hands and knees are extremely stiff when she rises in the morning. Because her arthritis has been getting worse, she has stopped taking her daily walks and now gets very little exercise. Gastrointestinal And Endocrine functions

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Case Study Questions

In your own words, define constipation and name the risk factors that might lead to constipation. List recommendations you would give to a patient who is suffering from constipation. You might use a previous experience you have. Based on the clinical manifestations in R.H. case study, name and explain signs and symptoms presented that are compatible with the constipation diagnosis. Complement your list with signs and symptoms not present on the case study.Sometimes, as an associate diagnosis and a complication, patients with constipation could have anemia. Would you consider that possibility based on the information provided on the case study? Gastrointestinal And Endocrine functions

Endocrine Function:

C.B. is a significantly overweight, 48-year-old woman from the Winnebago Indian tribe who had high blood sugar and cholesterol levels three years ago but did not follow up with a clinical diagnostic work-up. She had participated in the state’s annual health screening program and noticed that her fasting blood sugar was 141 and her cholesterol was 225. However, she felt “perfectly fine at the time” and could not afford any more medications. Except for a number of “female infections,” she has felt fine until recently. Today, she presents to the Indian Hospital general practitioner, complaining that her left foot has been weak and numb for nearly three weeks and that the foot is difficult to flex. She denies any other weakness or numbness at this time. However, she reports that she has been very thirsty lately and gets up more often at night to urinate. She has attributed these symptoms to the extremely warm weather and drinking more water to stay hydrated. She has gained a total of 65 pounds since her last pregnancy 14 years ago, 15 pounds in the last 6 months alone.

Case Study Questions

In which race and ethnic groups is DM more prevalent? Based on C.B. clinical manifestations, please compile the signs and symptoms that she is exhibiting that are compatible with the Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 diagnosis.If C.B. develops bacterial pneumonia on her right lower lobe, how would you expect her Glycemia values to be? Explain and support your answer.What would be the best initial therapy—non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic—to be recommended to C.B?

Gastrointestinal And Endocrine functions

Weekly Discussion Week 6 Pathophysiology

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Weekly Discussion Week 6: Pathophysiology

Week 6: Discussion: Mrs. A.

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The initial post must include responses to all the questions in both case studies.

Mrs. A has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the unwanted changes in her appearance. Weekly Discussion Week 6: Pathophysiology

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Discussion Questions

  1. How does Cushing’s syndrome affect the individual?
  2. Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions.
  3. Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. A may experience resulting from long-term use of glucocorticoids.

Mrs. L is a 63-year-old woman who reports constant back pain. Further inquiry into her medical history revealed that over the past 3 years, she has suffered fractures of her femur and wrist after minor falls. She experienced menopause at age 49. Mrs. L has a secretarial job, drives to work, and “does not have time for exercise.” She reports that she consumes 8 to 10 cups of coffee a day and has been a smoker most of her adult life. She has not seen her physician recently nor had a recommended bone density test because of the time and cost involved.

Discussion Questions

  1. Relate Mrs. L’s history to the diagnosis of osteoporosis. What risk factors are present, and how does each predispose to decreased bone density?
  2. Explain the cause of pathological fractures in this patient.
  3. How could osteoporosis have been prevented in Mrs. L?
  4. Discuss the treatments available to the patient.

Weekly Discussion Week 6: Pathophysiology

OFF-LABEL DRUG USE IN PEDIATRICS

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OFF-LABEL DRUG USE IN PEDIATRICS

The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable since very few drugs have been specifically researched and tested with children. OFF-LABEL DRUG USE IN PEDIATRICS

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When treating children, prescribers often adjust dosages approved for adults to accommodate a child’s weight. However, children are not just “smaller” adults. Adults and children process and respond to drugs differently in their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Children even respond differently during stages from infancy to adolescence. This poses potential safety concerns when prescribing drugs to pediatric patients. As an advanced practice nurse, you have to be aware of the safety implications of the off-label use of drugs with this patient group.

To Prepare:

  • Review the interactive media piece in this week’s Resources and reflect on the types of drugs used to treat pediatric patients with mood disorders.
  • Reflect on situations in which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use.
  • Think about strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Consider specific off-label drugs that you think require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.

Write a 1-page narrative in APA format that addresses the following:

  • Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.
  • Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2019i). Therapy for pediatric clients with mood disordersLinks to an external site. [Interactive media file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

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Benchmark – Effective Approaches In Leadership And Management

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Benchmark: Effective Approaches In Leadership And Management

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000–1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: Benchmark: Effective Approaches In Leadership And Management

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  1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation.
  2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader and manager described in your readings.
  3. Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
  4. Identify a possible funding source that addresses your issue. Consider looking at federal, state, and local organizations. For example: There are many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc.
  5. Use at least two references other than your text and those provided in the course.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Benchmark: Effective Approaches In Leadership And Management

 

Family Health Assessment

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Family Health Assessment

Refer back to the interview and evaluation you conducted in the Topic 2 Family Health Assessment assignment. Identify the social determinates of health (SDOH) contributing to the family’s health status. In a 750-1,000-word paper, create a plan of action to incorporate health promotion strategies for this family. Include the following:

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  1. Describe the SDOH that affects the family’s health status. What is the impact of these SDOHs on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family.
  2. Based on the information gathered through the family health assessment, recommend age-appropriate screenings for each family member. Provide support and rationale for your suggestions.
  3. Choose a health model to assist in creating a plan of action. Describe the model selected. Discuss the reasons why this health model is the best choice for this family. Provide a rationale for your reasoning.
  4. Using the model, outline the steps for family-centered health promotion. Include strategies for communication.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Family Health Assessment

 

BENCHMARK; – PATIENT SPIRITUAL NEEDS: CASE ANALYSIS

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BENCHMARK; PATIENT SPIRITUAL NEEDS: CASE ANALYSIS

In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered in Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment.

Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview:.

  1. In 200–250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean disrespect for a patient’s autonomy? Explain your rationale.
  2. In 400–500 words, respond to the following: How ought Christians think about sickness and health? How should a Christian think about medical intervention? What should Mike, as a Christian, do? How should he reason about trusting God and treating James in relation to what is truly honoring the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence in James’s care?
  3. In 200–250 words, respond to the following: How would a spiritual needs assessment help the physician assist Mike in determining appropriate interventions for James and for his family or others involved in his care?

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Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

BENCHMARK; PATIENT SPIRITUAL NEEDS: CASE ANALYSIS

Non Traditional Health Care Practices

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Non-traditional Traditional Health practices

Research different popular nontraditional health care practices. Write a 1,000-1,200-word paper exploring nontraditional health care practices and include the following:

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  1. Describe nontraditional health care practices in different cultures. Compare at least three cultures.
  2. Explain the importance of these practices in providing holistic and quality health care.
  3. Identify the nontraditional health care options in your area, and identify the number of people choosing to use them over traditional medical practices. Propose reasons why the number of people using nontraditional health care options is rising.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Non-traditional Traditional Health practices