Your 51-year old patient reports that she has frequent headaches.  Describe the key assessments you will perform. What findings would you consider worrisome? How do we communicate with patients if we find a worrisome finding?  What referrals would you consider as important?

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What roles would an enrolled nurse play in the assessment and care of a patient suffering from a UTI?

When a physician prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) for a 35-year-old male patient, she explained the major side effects of the drug. Four months later, at a follow up visit, the patient asks her whether fluoxetine has any side effects. Which of the following would be the best response by the physician? Answers A - E A "The side effects are nervousness, insomnia and sexual dysfunction" B "I will have the nurse go over the side effects with you again" C "Please tell me about what you have been experiencing while taking the Prozac" D "Would you like me to check for possible side effects?" E "The side effects are minor; do not worry" O O

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Could you please help me with a nursing care plan on this patient? George palo is a 90 year old male who has been living independently in one of our apartments since shortly after the death of his wife of 65 years, Anna 3 years ago . He was diagnosed with minor neurocognitive decline, like Alzheimer’s type 6 months ago and was prescribed donepez. He also has mild hypertension and is being medicated for that as well. The patient was managing well until 2 months ago when max his 13 year old golden retriever died Maggie his daughter, recently contracted us to as for a visit because she is concerned that he seems to have become more forgetful and weaker, and she thinks his clothes look bigger, so he may have lost weight recently. The nursing care plan should include: Assessment,6 nursing diagnosis,(3 physiological and 3 psychological) outcomes and goals, nursing action and evaluation. (ADPIE) format.

Patient senior: Patient is on hospice with a diagnosis of Parkinson and end stage Dementia, agitation, self-inflicted wounds from scratching. The paper should be written base on this patient diagnosis. Should be structed as follows below in APA format. Instructions:· Answer each question individually; in a narrative APA format· Give background information through research, cite references· Include a reference sheet. Paragraph 1: introduce the concept of home health,hospice outpatient, transitions clinicor wound care. Name the goals andobjectives associated with theseagencies. Paragraph 2: Describe the certification processinvolved in these outpatient services;Insurance vs uninsured, and approvalfor supplies needed. Paragraph 3: Pick one patient you visited anddiscuss the cause and progression ofthe illness/injury leading to theadmission to the outpatient services. Paragraph 4: Describe the pathophysiology of thedisease process of the patientrequiring the outpatient services Paragraph…

The nurse is receiving an older adult client from the PACU. Part of the report had been passed on from the preoperative assessment where it was noted that the client has been agitated in the past following opioid administration. What principle should guide the nurse's management of the client's pain? a. The elderly may require lower doses of medication and are easily confused with new medications. b. The elderly may have altered absorption and metabolism, which prohibits the use of opioids. c. The elderly may be confused following surgery, which is an age-related phenomenon unrelated to the medication. d. The elderly may require a higher initial dose of pain medication followed by a tapered dose.

Being prepared is a key factor in conducting a competent health assessment. The nurse must display well-developed cognitive, interpersonal, technical, and ethical skills. Describe what you would do to prepare the patient, the room, and the environment for an examination. How and why would you modify these preparations for the following patients? a. A patient who is comatose b. A patient who is uncooperative c. A patient who does not understand your language d. A small child

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