Week 10 Discussion: Informatics Meets Health Care Policy

In addition to describing the similarity and different aspects of the physical assessment ;  Explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment,  and how communication would be adapted to offer explanations,  and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.  About 200 words is expected. Provide the link to at least 3…

   Mr. Frank  is a 42-year old male who presents to the free- clinic with complaints of a cough and fever. He reports cough and fever began 2 weeks ago. Symptoms initially were accompanied by dyspnea on exertion, but he is now short of breath even at rest. Upon taking history, the Nurse Practitioner discover…

  APA format 1) Minimum 5 pages  (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum of three paragraphs per page You must strictly comply with the number of paragraphs requested per page.            Part 1: minimum  2 pages            Part 2: minimum  2 pages            Part 3: minimum  1 page            Submit 1 document…

     Psychotic disorders and schizophrenia are some of the most complicated and challenging diagnoses in the DSM. The symptoms of psychotic disorders may appear quite vivid in some patients; in others, symptoms may be barely observable. Additionally, symptoms may overlap among disorders. For example, specific symptoms, such as neurocognitive impairments, social problems, and illusions may…

   Subacute polyarticular arthralgias • swelling of the ankles and right knee • recent travel to the Dominican Republic • Dx?  A 78-year-old woman with a history of anxiety and hypertension presented to our family medicine residency practice in Massachusetts with subacute polyarticular arthralgias that had been present for 2 months. She complained of pain…

Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed overtime.  Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being.  How has health promotion changed over time?  Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice?