By Day 3 of Week 6 Post a brief description of general healthcare technology trends, particularly related to data/information you have observed in use in your healthcare organization or nursing practice. Describe any potential challenges or risks that may be inherent in the technologies associated with these trends you described. Then, describe at least one potential benefit and one potential risk associated with data safety, legislation, and patient care for the technologies you described. Nex...

  Module # 12: Case Study Answers Module # 12: Case Study Answers Module # 12 Neurological Disorders - Case Studies & Answers CASE STUDY # 1 ID/CC A 30 year old man is referred to a neurologist because of progressive anesthesia and weakness of both arms, occipital headaches, and a stiff gait. HPI He has no history of significant trauma in the past. PE No motor deficits;  lack of pain and temperature  sensation in hands and arms but preserved position and tactile ...

CASE STUDY # 1: ID/CC    A 1 year old white girl is brought to the emergency room because of sudden weakness, apathy, easy bruisability, and periorbital edema with low urinary volumes HPI        The infant experienced diarrhea and had vomited for two days, but her condition resolved spontaneously four days before her admission PE         Pallor; listlessness; hepatomegaly; periorbital and ankle edema; purpuric rash on chest and limbs Labs     CBC/PBS:  low RBC's & Hb; low platele...

Case Study # 1: Case Study # 1: ID/CC A 24 year old white male visits his family doctor complaining of low back pain and stiffness on active movement of the spine for almost a year; increasing in severity. HPI The pain increases with movement and radiates down the posterior thigh, improving as the day progresses PE Stooped posture; loss of lumbar lordosis and fixed kyphosis; tenderness over sacroiliac joints; reduced chest expansion; prominent abdomen (see the pic, it's for an ol...

Question 1 5 / 5 pts Which of the following is the correct way to cite a direct quote? Jones (2018) found that “nurses are among the most trusted health care professionals.” (p. 34). Jones (2018) found that “nurses are among the most trusted health care professionals” (p. Jones (2018) found that “nurses are among the most trusted health care professionals (p. 34).” Jones (2018) found that “nurses are among the most trusted health care professionals.” (p34). ............ To a...

Question 1 2 out of 2 points A 44-year-old female client presents to the emergency department with abnormal bleeding and abdominal pain that is later attributed to gallbladder disease. Which diagnosis would the medical team be most justified in suspecting as a cause of the client's bleeding? Selected Answer: A. Vitamin K deficiency Answers: A. Vitamin K deficiency B. Excess calcium C. Idiopathic immune thrombocytopenic p...

Question 1 10 / 10 pts If you have a question about which courses you should register for next term, who should you contact? Student Support Team One of your current instructors Your Academic Advisor Question 2 10 / 10 pts In which area will you retrieve written assignments with comments from your instructor? Discussion My grades area Assignment Link Question 3 10 / 10 pts If you are having trouble accessing your online classroom, what should you do firs...

Question 1 2 out of 2 points A 68-year-old black man who has smoked for at least 50 years reports that lately he feels as though food is getting stuck in his throat. At first this was a problem just with dry food, but now his morning oatmeal is getting "stuck." On questioning, he reports drinking at least 3 alcoholic beverages nearly every day. Which is most likely his problem? Selected Answer: D. Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus ...

Case Study # 1: ID/CC A 24 year old African American female complains of crampy abdominal pain, inability to pass flatus, abdominal distention, nausea, and vomiting. HPI After lack of improvement in 24 hours of nasogastric-tube suction and IV fluid, she underwent laparotomy to relieve bowel obstruction from a mass. PE Hyperpigmented macules on lips and buccal mucosa and on palms, fingers, and toes. (look at the pics) Labs CBC/PBS: microcytic, hypochromic anemia. Positive st...

Question 1 2 out of 2 points When advising a morbidly obese client about the benefits of weight reduction, which statement would be most accurate to share? Selected Answer: C. "A 10-pound loss of weight can produce a decrease in blood pressure." Answers: A. "All you need to do is stop drinking sodas and sugary drinks." B. "If your leptin [hormone] level is too low, you are at increased risk for developing...