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Soap note

Directions: Read over the SOAP note and formulate a primary diagnosis.  Based on the diagnosis complete the SOAP note with the details that would be expected for the diagnosis. Use UptoDate and/or Dyna MedPlus to find out what is expected from the history and physical, diagnostic workup and management for the diagnosis. Include other peer […]

Week NR507 Discussion Question Response JG

  I have seen this so many times in my career.  Family members even become clued in that their family member is probably having a urinary tract infection because of their confusion. General Question:  How could an infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) lead to confusion in an older adult?  What physiological changes […]

Week 6 Discussion Question Response NR 507 SP

  The selected disease process is cirrhosis which is a liver disease that occurs when scar tissue replaces healthy tissue preventing the organ from working normally. An injured tissue is replaced by a scar, known as fibrosis which often takes months or years of ongoing injury. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism of cirrhosis is the development […]

critical appraisal

Assignment Objectives: For this assignment, you will appraise a clinical practice guideline (CPG).  The purpose of this assignment is to acquaint you with a clinical practice guideline as well as the appraisal process to determine the feasibility of the CPG. Assignment Instructions:  Read/Review the clinical practice guideline provided below: Practice Guidelines for Psychiatric Evaluation of […]

Unit 1 IP: Judicial System in Healthcare

NOTE: Cite at least 2 scholarly references published within the last 2-3 years.    Deliverable Length: 5-7 pgs  not including the title, abstract, and reference pgs Description Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, there have been several lawsuits in the federal courts, and some have made their way to the Supreme Court. Not […]