MA 2 & PA 2
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE PAPERS
1.
Directions:
Mr. Sweet, 38 years old, is brought to the Emergency Department unresponsive. He has a history of Type 1 diabetes and has been sick for the last 3 days. On admission his Blood sugar is 532, Potassium is 7.2 and ABG results include pH 7.08, Bicarb 12, and CO2 28. His VS are HR 116, BP 107/64, RR 36 Deep and rapid, and Temp 101.5. Answer the following questions:
1. What interventions do expect to be ordered for Mr. Sweet? Why?
2. What type of acid-base disturbance does he have?
3. What do you think is Mr. Sweet's Medical Diagnosis?
Please make an initial post by midweek and respond to at least two other student's posts with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials, be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.
This should be a minimum of 3 paragraphs with minimum of 5 sentences per paragraph
This writing must have minimum of 3 APA references.
2.
Directions:
For this weeks Discussion Post only write your initial and response post to the content highlighted in red ink.
Emergency Contraception:
A16 year old reports to the local Family Planning clinic with concerns regarding pregnancy. She relates she had unprotected intercourse 2 nights ago and believes she may be 'fertile'. She wants to learn more about the 'morning after pill'
1. What additional information should you obtain from her?
2. What do you know about emergency contraception and the side effects?
3. What educational points should you provide to her?
This posts must be with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials, be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.
This should be a minimum of 3 paragraphs with minimum of 5 sentences per paragraph
This writing must have minimum of 3 APA references.