Some counselors believe terminally ill clients have the ultimate right to determine if, how, and when they will end their life. Other counselors believe their obligation is to assist clients in finding meaning in life regardless of a particular set of circumstances. In two groups, argue for and against rational suicide, addressing both ethical and legal issues. (Note: A good website to check out is www.deathwithdignity.org/acts.)

In the emergency department, a patient presents with a potential drug overdose. As the nurse, outline the initial steps you would take to assess the situation and provide immediate care.

As a medical assistant and part of the medical team that will treat and care for patients that have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness you must be sensitive while assisting in the management of care. When specifically dealing with a patient diagnosed with HIV what aspects of care should you and the team consider? Why?

Your patient reports a prior negative experience with a healthcare provider who "didn't listen" and "rushed through exams." The patient appears uncertain and in need of reassurance. What is serving as a barrier to communication with this patient? Describe the techniques that the nurse can use to address this type of situation. Include verbal AND non-verbal techniques.

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a psychiatric nurse to use when interacting with a patient experiencing acute anxiety?Encouraging the patient to engage in deep breathing and relaxation techniques.Immediately initiating a discussion about the underlying causes of the patient's anxiety.Advising the patient to avoid situations that trigger anxiety until medication takes effect.Suggesting the patient should focus on future events to distract from current anxiety.

the purpose of the philosophy of nursing paper is to provide an opportunity for the student to explore, clarify and explain a personal belief system as it relates to the practice of professional nursing. In order to provide adequate background as foundation for the personal philosophy of nursing, the student should utilize scholarly resources from nursing, psychology, philosophy and/or theology. Utilizing these resources, the student must include the following in the paper: 1. A formal introduction which articulates the purpose of your paper, explains why it is important to examine personal philosophy nursing and introduces the concepts that you will be discussing. 2. A paragraph on your philosophy/beliefs about caring 3. A paragraph on your philosophy/beliefs about the profession of nursing 4. A paragraph on your philosophy/beliefs about health and illness. 5. A paragraph or more on the relationship between caring, nursing, and health and illness. 6. A paragraph or more discussing…

In your opinion, should competent adults have the right to choose physician-assisted suicide?

Why is it important that health education specialists to have a good understanding of stage models?

What cognitive symptoms may indicate that someone has been exposed to long-term trauma? What are some strategies for self-care that you might recommend to an individual who has undergone trauma and is struggling with the short- or long-term effects? What are some strategies that have worked for you in the past or that you might be interested in exploring? Explain your answer with citation

Adults who have been involved in situations where they have suffered physical and or emotional abuse find themselves in difficult circumstances. What legal and ethical principles would you use when providing care to an adult who has been in an abusive situation?