NUR 504 506
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NUR506Dis.pdf
NUR 506 Discussion 1
Nursing & Health-Care-Policy
Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care-policy and politics in nursing and the health care delivery systems in the United States. Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 2
Advocacy
What examples of advocacy do you see in your own nursing practice? List and discuss 2 examples. Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 3
ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs
What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs? Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 4
Local, State & Federal Advocacy
• What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice area and site to promote population and community health?
• What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the state or federal level?
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 5
Issues in Today's Workforce Culture
Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist in today’s workforce culture?
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 6
Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ
Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community? Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Nur504DisWk6.pdf
Female Genitourinary, & Musculoskeletal For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for one of the following cases. Your instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2
Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Chief Compla int (CC)
“I have a tumor on my left breast”
“I have pain during intercourse and urination”
“My back hurts so bad I can barely walk”
History of Present Illness (HPI)
A 55-year-old African American social worker presents to your clinic with a finding of a lump in her left breast while in the shower this past week.
A 19-year-old female reports to you that she has “sores” on and in her vagina for the last three months.
A 35-year-old male painter presents to your clinic with the complaint of low back pain. He recalls lifting a 5-gallon paint can and felt an immediate pull in the lower right side of his back. This happened 2 days ago and he had the weekend to rest, but after taking Motrin and using heat, he has not seen any improvement. His pain is sharp, stabbing, and he scored it as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Drug Hx
I took birth control pills for 10 years, starting when I was 20 I am not on hormone replacement
She tries to practice safe sex but has a steady boyfriend and figures she doesn’t need to be so careful since she is on the birth control pill
Motrin for pain.
Family Hx
My grandmother had breast cancer when she was 76 years old
Father hypertension Mother DM
Subject ive
Denies any fever or chills. No changes in vision or hearing, no difficulty chewing or swallowing. Supple neck, states that she does self-breast- exams on occasion. Menopause at 52 No skin changes or nipple discharge from the left breast
states “I have sores and bumps on the inner creases of my thighs and pelvic area”. “There is yellowish discharge from the sores that comes and goes”
He is having some right leg pain but no bowel or bladder changes. No numbness or tingling
Objective Data
VS
temperature 98.6°F; respiratory rate (RR) 16; heart rate (HR) 80, regular; blood pressure (BP) 130/84; height: 5′8″; weight 160 lbs; body mass index (BMI) 24
temperature: 100.2°F; pulse 92; respirations 18; BP 122/78; weight 156 lbs, 25 lbs overweight; height 5′3″
temperature: 98.2°F, respiratory rate 16, heart rate 90, blood pressure 120/60 O2 saturation 98%
General well developed, nourished, healthy- appearing female
patient appears to have good hygiene; minimal makeup, pierced ears, no tattoos; well nourished (slightly overweight); no obvious distress noted
well-developed healthy 35-year-old male; no gross deformities
HEENT
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, conjunctiva and sclera clear, nares patent, nasopharynx clear, edentulous.
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, conjunctiva and sclera clear; nares patent, nasopharynx clear, good dentition. Piercing in her right nostril and lower lip.
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, sclera with mild icterus, nares patent, nasopharynx clear, poor dentition – multiple carries.
Lungs clear to auscultation
within normal limits, appropriate lung sounds auscultated, clear and equal bilaterally
CTA AP&L
Card regular rate and rhythm (RRR)
S1S2 without rub or gallop
S1S2 without rub or gallop
Breast
Examined in sitting and supine positions. In sitting position, no evidence of skin changes, right breast is slightly larger than the left, symmetrical movement with the arms above the head and at the side and with flexion of the pectoral muscles; 5- mm nonmobile, non- tender, firm mass felt at 10 o’clock position, 5 cm from the areola. Right breast without dominant masses or tenderness. Nipples without inversion or evidence of nipple discharge. Breast mass is palpated in the supine position in the same manner as in the sitting position
• INSPECTION: no dimpling or abnormalities noted upon inspection • PALPATION: Left breast no abnormalities noted. Right breast: denies tenderness, pain, no abnormalities noted.
• INSPECTION: no dimpling or abnormalities noted upon inspection
• PALPATION: Left breast - no abnormalities noted. Right breast - denies tenderness, pain, no abnormalities noted.
Lymph
negative axillary, infraclavicular, and supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
Inguinal Lymph nodes: tenderness bilaterally, numerous, 1 cm in size
no bruising, fever, or swelling noted, no acute bleeding or trauma to skin.
Abd normoactive bowel sounds x 4;
tender during palpation; the left lower quadrant was very tender during palpation; patient denies nausea or vomiting
benign, normoactive bowel sounds x 4; Hepatomegaly 2cm below the costal margin.
GU Bladder is non- distended.
labia major and minor: numerous ulcerations, too many to count; some ulcerations enter the vaginal introitus; no ulcerations in the vagina mucosa; cervix is clear, some greenish discharge; bimanual exam reveals tenderness in left lower quadrant; able to palpate the left ovary; unable to palpate the right ovary; no tenderness; uterus is normal in size, slight tenderness with cervical mobility
Bladder is non- distended.
Integu ment
good skin turgor noted, moist mucous membranes
intact without lesions masses or rashes.
MS
Muscles are smooth, firm, symmetrical. Full ROM. No pain or tenderness on palpation.
Muscles are smooth, firm, symmetrical. Full ROM. No pain or tenderness on palpation.
No obvious deformities, masses, or discoloration. Palpable pain noted at the right lower lumbar region. No palpable spasms. ROM limited to forward bending 10 inches from floor; able to bend side to side but had difficulty twisting and going into extension.
Once you received your case number, answer the following questions:
1. What other subjective data would you obtain? 2. What other objective findings would you look for? 3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order? 4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient
presenting symptoms? 5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis. 6. What teachings will you provide?
Submission Instructions:
• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you will post on the case number you have been assigned.
• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each). • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Neuro No obvious deformities, CN grossly intact II-XII
No obvious deficits and CN grossly intact II-XII
DTRs 2+ lower sensory neurology intact to light touch and patient able to toe and heel walk. Gait was stable and no limping noted.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric, which is found by clicking the three dots in the upper right-hand corner and selecting "show rubric" from the menu.
NUR506Dis.pdf
NUR 506 Discussion 1
Nursing & Health-Care-Policy
Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care-policy and politics in nursing and the health care delivery systems in the United States. Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 2
Advocacy
What examples of advocacy do you see in your own nursing practice? List and discuss 2 examples. Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 3
ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs
What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs? Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 4
Local, State & Federal Advocacy
• What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice area and site to promote population and community health?
• What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the state or federal level?
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 5
Issues in Today's Workforce Culture
Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist in today’s workforce culture?
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Discussion 6
Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ
Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community? Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Nur504DisWk6.pdf
Female Genitourinary, & Musculoskeletal For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for one of the following cases. Your instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2
Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Chief Compla int (CC)
“I have a tumor on my left breast”
“I have pain during intercourse and urination”
“My back hurts so bad I can barely walk”
History of Present Illness (HPI)
A 55-year-old African American social worker presents to your clinic with a finding of a lump in her left breast while in the shower this past week.
A 19-year-old female reports to you that she has “sores” on and in her vagina for the last three months.
A 35-year-old male painter presents to your clinic with the complaint of low back pain. He recalls lifting a 5-gallon paint can and felt an immediate pull in the lower right side of his back. This happened 2 days ago and he had the weekend to rest, but after taking Motrin and using heat, he has not seen any improvement. His pain is sharp, stabbing, and he scored it as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Drug Hx
I took birth control pills for 10 years, starting when I was 20 I am not on hormone replacement
She tries to practice safe sex but has a steady boyfriend and figures she doesn’t need to be so careful since she is on the birth control pill
Motrin for pain.
Family Hx
My grandmother had breast cancer when she was 76 years old
Father hypertension Mother DM
Subject ive
Denies any fever or chills. No changes in vision or hearing, no difficulty chewing or swallowing. Supple neck, states that she does self-breast- exams on occasion. Menopause at 52 No skin changes or nipple discharge from the left breast
states “I have sores and bumps on the inner creases of my thighs and pelvic area”. “There is yellowish discharge from the sores that comes and goes”
He is having some right leg pain but no bowel or bladder changes. No numbness or tingling
Objective Data
VS
temperature 98.6°F; respiratory rate (RR) 16; heart rate (HR) 80, regular; blood pressure (BP) 130/84; height: 5′8″; weight 160 lbs; body mass index (BMI) 24
temperature: 100.2°F; pulse 92; respirations 18; BP 122/78; weight 156 lbs, 25 lbs overweight; height 5′3″
temperature: 98.2°F, respiratory rate 16, heart rate 90, blood pressure 120/60 O2 saturation 98%
General well developed, nourished, healthy- appearing female
patient appears to have good hygiene; minimal makeup, pierced ears, no tattoos; well nourished (slightly overweight); no obvious distress noted
well-developed healthy 35-year-old male; no gross deformities
HEENT
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, conjunctiva and sclera clear, nares patent, nasopharynx clear, edentulous.
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, conjunctiva and sclera clear; nares patent, nasopharynx clear, good dentition. Piercing in her right nostril and lower lip.
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, sclera with mild icterus, nares patent, nasopharynx clear, poor dentition – multiple carries.
Lungs clear to auscultation
within normal limits, appropriate lung sounds auscultated, clear and equal bilaterally
CTA AP&L
Card regular rate and rhythm (RRR)
S1S2 without rub or gallop
S1S2 without rub or gallop
Breast
Examined in sitting and supine positions. In sitting position, no evidence of skin changes, right breast is slightly larger than the left, symmetrical movement with the arms above the head and at the side and with flexion of the pectoral muscles; 5- mm nonmobile, non- tender, firm mass felt at 10 o’clock position, 5 cm from the areola. Right breast without dominant masses or tenderness. Nipples without inversion or evidence of nipple discharge. Breast mass is palpated in the supine position in the same manner as in the sitting position
• INSPECTION: no dimpling or abnormalities noted upon inspection • PALPATION: Left breast no abnormalities noted. Right breast: denies tenderness, pain, no abnormalities noted.
• INSPECTION: no dimpling or abnormalities noted upon inspection
• PALPATION: Left breast - no abnormalities noted. Right breast - denies tenderness, pain, no abnormalities noted.
Lymph
negative axillary, infraclavicular, and supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
Inguinal Lymph nodes: tenderness bilaterally, numerous, 1 cm in size
no bruising, fever, or swelling noted, no acute bleeding or trauma to skin.
Abd normoactive bowel sounds x 4;
tender during palpation; the left lower quadrant was very tender during palpation; patient denies nausea or vomiting
benign, normoactive bowel sounds x 4; Hepatomegaly 2cm below the costal margin.
GU Bladder is non- distended.
labia major and minor: numerous ulcerations, too many to count; some ulcerations enter the vaginal introitus; no ulcerations in the vagina mucosa; cervix is clear, some greenish discharge; bimanual exam reveals tenderness in left lower quadrant; able to palpate the left ovary; unable to palpate the right ovary; no tenderness; uterus is normal in size, slight tenderness with cervical mobility
Bladder is non- distended.
Integu ment
good skin turgor noted, moist mucous membranes
intact without lesions masses or rashes.
MS
Muscles are smooth, firm, symmetrical. Full ROM. No pain or tenderness on palpation.
Muscles are smooth, firm, symmetrical. Full ROM. No pain or tenderness on palpation.
No obvious deformities, masses, or discoloration. Palpable pain noted at the right lower lumbar region. No palpable spasms. ROM limited to forward bending 10 inches from floor; able to bend side to side but had difficulty twisting and going into extension.
Once you received your case number, answer the following questions:
1. What other subjective data would you obtain? 2. What other objective findings would you look for? 3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order? 4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient
presenting symptoms? 5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis. 6. What teachings will you provide?
Submission Instructions:
• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you will post on the case number you have been assigned.
• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each). • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Neuro No obvious deformities, CN grossly intact II-XII
No obvious deficits and CN grossly intact II-XII
DTRs 2+ lower sensory neurology intact to light touch and patient able to toe and heel walk. Gait was stable and no limping noted.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric, which is found by clicking the three dots in the upper right-hand corner and selecting "show rubric" from the menu.