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An obese patient, age 45, comes to your office. She recently moved from another state three weeks ago and told you that her FNP diagnosed her with type 2 diabetes mellitus. She is currently not on any medicine for her diabetes, and she wishes to avoid insulin, if possible. She is a non-smoker. Her blood pressure is 138/74 mmHg.

Discussion Prompt Part 1:  Choose a condition from the following case studies: (Week 4 Case Studies). You may work in small groups of up to 3 students if desired. Part 2: Answer the following questions Discuss what are the potential treatments for this child’s diagnosis What antibiotic/s should be given for this patient’s diagnosis?

Eric Johnson is a 21-year-old Caucasian male in his senior year of college. The patient has a history of seasonal allergies. He does not remember what his allergist told him to take for his allergies in the past. He wants to know what he can take. He presents to the clinic today with complaints of a stuffy nose, shortness of breath, a fever TMAX 102 at home, and a productive cough.

What are the requirements for an APRN to obtain a controlled substance certificate in your state? Discuss your state requirements and scope of practice for APRN’s in your state when prescribing controlled substances. Discuss the process of how to obtain a DEA number

You are a new FNP in a restricted state and have your DEA license, and state furnishing for schedule II-V controlled substances. You are working at a busy family practice group, and you have a patient, ML, that is establishing care for the first time with your practice and comes to you with the following scenario: ML is a 54 y.o. Hispanic female with hx of chronic shoulder and back pain that began 10 years ago when she was in a boating accident.

A 75-year-old woman develops symptoms of a cold and buys an over-the-counter cold medication at the grocery store. The medication contains diphenhydramine, acetaminophen, and phenylephrine. She takes the recommended adult dose but soon after taking the medication, she becomes very confused and disoriented. Q3. What is likely causing the signs of confusion?

A 70-year-old woman is in your office complaining of recently having trouble maintaining her balance after taking diazepam (valium). She occasionally takes diazepam when she feels anxious and has trouble sleeping. She has a 15-year history of taking diazepam. Q1. Explain the cause of this patient’s difficulty in maintaining her balance? Q2. Diazepam experiences a significant first-pass effect. What is the first-pass effect, and how can first-pass metabolism be circumvented?

What challenges face healthcare in regards to managing healthcare information?

What are the potential benefits of using big data as part of a clinical system?

What are the challenges of using big data as part of a clinical system?

How does access to big data have the potential to improve outcomes for patients?

Access to big data has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for patients in several ways:

What is big data in health care?

Big data in healthcare refers to the vast and complex sets of health-related data that are generated, collected, and analyzed to improve patient care, medical research, and healthcare operations. These datasets are typically characterized by their volume, variety, velocity, and sometimes, their veracity. Here’s what these characteristics mean in the context of big data in healthcare:

By Day 3 of Week 5 Post a description of at least one potential benefit of using big data as part of a clinical system and explain why. Then, describe at least one potential challenge or risk of using big data as part of a clinical system and explain why. Propose at least one strategy you have experienced, observed, or researched that may effectively mitigate the challenges or risks of using big data you described. Be specific and provide examples.

NURS 6051S Week 5 Discussion Big Data Risks and Rewards When you wake in the morning, you may reach for your cell phone to reply to a few text or email messages that you missed overnight. On your drive to work, you may stop to refuel your car. Upon your arrival, you might swipe a key card at the door to gain entrance to the facility. And before finally reaching your workstation, you may stop by the cafeteria to purchase a coffee.

Review the video, Case Study: Petunia Park. You will use this case as the basis of this Assignment. In this video, a Walden faculty member is assessing a mock patient. The patient will be represented onscreen as an avatar. Consider what history would be necessary to collect from this patient.

Review the video, Case Study: Petunia Park. You will use this case as the basis of this Assignment. In this video, a Walden faculty member is assessing a mock patient. The patient will be represented onscreen as an avatar. Consider what history would be necessary to collect from this patient.

Discussion Question 1: Compare and contrast the various ways you can access information delivering professional continuing education. Explore any relationships between technology and learning and evaluate which works best for you.

In this Assignment you will assess, diagnose, and devise a treatment plan for a patient in a case study who is presenting with a mood disorder.

Write a briefing note 500-750 words directed to the person that might be your manager of

Critically analyze the following criteria: 1. Are there any gaps in the policies/procedures or guidelines in meeting this standard? Identify the gaps and indicate what steps should be taken to address them. 2. If there are appropriate policies/procedures or guidelines in place on paper, are they being followed in practice. 3. What changes in practice could better meet the pre-publication standard and improve care for the potential forensic patient population? Provide any recommendations to accomplish this goal.

Example of a Briefing Note in Forensic Nursing

Example of Briefing Note in Forensic Nursing

Why is nursing inquiry important?

Nursing inquiry is crucial for several reasons, as it plays a pivotal role in advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. Here are some key reasons why nursing inquiry is important: