AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

The patient, a 30-year-old homosexual man, complained of unexplained weight loss, chronic diarrhea, and respiratory congestion during the past 6 months. Physical examination revealed right-sided pneumonitis. The following studies were performed:

Studies

Results

Complete blood cell count (CBC), p. 174

Hemoglobin (Hgb), p. 259

12 g/dL (normal: 14-18 g/dL)

Hematocrit (Hct), p. 256

36% (normal: 42%-52%)

Chest X-ray, p. 1014

Right-sided consolidation affecting the posterior lower lung

Bronchoscopy, p. 587

No tumor seen

Lung biopsy, p. 738

Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)

Stool culture, p. 855

Cryptosporidium muris

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) serology, p. 297

p24 antigen

Positive

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Positive

Western blot

Positive

Lymphocyte immunophenotyping, p. 306

Total CD4

280 (normal: 600-1500 cells/mL)

CD4%

18% (normal: 60%-75%)

CD4/CD8 ratio

0.58 (normal: >1.0)

Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) viral load, p. 297

75,000 copies/mL

1. Diagnostic Analysis: establish a diagnostic analysis of this case supported by a clinical guideline :

-summary of signficiant clinical data

– create a diagnostic rationale of the case including diagnosis and clinical data that support it

Critical Thinking Questions

1.      What is the relationship between levels of CD4 lymphocytes and the likelihood of clinical complications from AIDS?

2.      Why does the United States Public Health Service recommend monitoring CD4 counts every 3 to 6 months in patients infected with HIV?

Using the theory of unpleasant symptoms as a guide, what would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms?

Using the theory of unpleasant symptoms as a guide, what would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms?

Topic

· Historical Background

· The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

· Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

· Models That Expand or Modify the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

· Assessment of Symptoms

· Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

Weekly Objectives

By the end of this lesson, the learner will:

· Analyze the historical background of unpleasant symptoms

· Evaluate the use the theory of  unpleasant symptoms in nursing research

· Evaluate the use of the unpleasant symptoms theory in nursing practice

Student Learning Outcomes (Outcomes 1, 2, 4)

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

· Critically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of nursing theories.

· Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.

· Construct a nursing theory that represent current professional nursing practice

 

End of Program Outcomes:

· Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings

· Analyze quality initiatives to improve health outcomes across the continuum of care

· Apply practice guidelines to improve practice and health outcomes

· Relate knowledge of illness and disease management to providing evidence-based care to clients, communities, and vulnerable populations in an evolving healthcare delivery system.

Assignment – Depression & Anxiety Case Study

Description

Unit 4 Assignment – Depression & Anxiety Case Study

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  • Due Apr 4 by 11:59pm

 

  • Points 100

 

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Instructions

Complete a full intake on this patient and then develop a treatment plan using the template offered.

Patient History

The patient is a 59-year-old married woman with 5 grown children

She is moderately overweight (BMI 30) and was diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes 10 years ago; she is fairly well managed on an oral hypoglycemic medication (glipizide 10 mg twice per day)

Two years ago, the patient experienced 2 tremendous stressors: her oldest child developed leukemia (now in remission), and her mother and father both passed away

She suffered a significant and impairing major depressive episode that went untreated until recently

This was her fifth episode of depression; she experienced 2 major depressive episodes as a teenager, and she developed postpartum depression and anxiety following the births of 2 of her children

Four months ago, after she was too fatigued to get out of bed, she sought treatment for the first time in her life

After receiving education and support from her clinician, she reluctantly agreed to take Paxil 30 mg/day

The patient has experienced a near-complete resolution of her symptoms in the last 6 months; however, she has developed side effects and wants to discontinue the medication

Specifically, she has increased appetite and has correspondingly gained 7 pounds in the last 4 months, with an increase in HgA1c of 1 full percentage point

She also reports excess daytime sedation and anorgasmia (very unusual for her)

What options can you offer to manage these side effects? Be specific

What education should you give the patient about stopping this medication abruptly?

What is your treatment plan?

 

Case Study Template Initial Psychiatric SOAP Note Template

 

There are different ways in which to complete a Psychiatric SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) Note. This is a template that is meant to guide you as you continue to develop your style of SOAP in the psychiatric practice setting.

 

CriteriaClinical Notes
  
Informed ConsentInformed consent given to patient about psychiatric interview process and psychiatric/psychotherapy treatment. Verbal and Written consent obtained. Patient has the ability/capacity to respond and appears to understand the risk, benefits, and (Will review additional consent during treatment plan discussion)
SubjectiveVerify Patient

Name:

DOB:

 

Minor:

Accompanied by:

 

Demographic:

 

Gender Identifier Note:

 

CC:

 

HPI:

 

Pertinent history in record and from patient: X

 

During assessment: Patient describes their mood as X and indicated it has gotten worse in TIME.

 

Patient self-esteem appears fair, no reported feelings of excessive guilt,

no reported anhedonia, does not report sleep disturbance,  does not report change in appetite,  does not report libido disturbances, does not report change in energy,

no reported changes in concentration or memory.

 

Patient does not report increased activity, agitation, risk-taking behaviors, pressured speech, or euphoria.  Patient does not report excessive fears, worries or panic attacks.

Patient does not report hallucinations, delusions, obsessions or compulsions.  Patient’s activity level, attention and concentration were observed to be within normal limits.  Patient does not report symptoms of eating disorder. There is no recent weight loss or gain. Patient does not report symptoms of a characterological nature.

 

SI/ HI/ AV: Patient currently denies suicidal ideation, denies SIBx, denies homicidal ideation, denies violent behavior, denies inappropriate/illegal behaviors.

 

Allergies: NKDFA.

(medication & food)

 

Past Medical Hx:

Medical history: Denies cardiac, respiratory, endocrine and neurological issues, including history head injury.

Patient denies history of chronic infection, including MRSA, TB, HIV and Hep C.

Surgical history no surgical history reported

 

Past Psychiatric Hx:

Previous psychiatric diagnoses: none reported.

Describes stable course of illness.

Previous medication trials: none reported.

 

Safety concerns:

History of Violence to Self:  none reported

History of Violence to Others: none reported

Auditory Hallucinations:

Visual Hallucinations:

 

Mental health treatment history discussed:

History of outpatient treatment: not reported

Previous psychiatric hospitalizations: not reported

Prior substance abuse treatment: not reported

 

Trauma history: Client does not report history of trauma including abuse, domestic violence, witnessing disturbing events.

 

Substance Use: Client denies use or dependence on nicotine/tobacco products.

Client does not report abuse of or dependence on ETOH, and other illicit drugs.

 

Current Medications: No current medications.

(Contraceptives):

Supplements:

 

Past Psych Med Trials:

 

Family Medical Hx:

 

Family Psychiatric Hx:

Substance use

Suicides

Psychiatric diagnoses/hospitalization

Developmental diagnoses

 

Social History:

Occupational History: currently unemployed. Denies previous occupational hx

Military service History: Denies previous military hx.

Education history:  completed HS and vocational certificate

Developmental History: no significant details reported.

(Childhood History)

Legal History: no reported/known legal issues, no reported/known conservator or guardian.

Spiritual/Cultural Considerations: none reported.

 

ROS:

Constitutional:  No report of fever or weight loss.

Eyes:  No report of acute vision changes or eye pain.

ENT:  No report of hearing changes or difficulty swallowing.

Cardiac:  No report of chest pain, edema or orthopnea.

Respiratory:  Denies dyspnea, cough or wheeze.

GI:  No report of abdominal pain.

GU:  No report of dysuria or hematuria.

Musculoskeletal:  No report of joint pain or swelling.

Skin:  No report of rash, lesion, abrasions.

Neurologic:  No report of seizures, blackout, numbness or focal weakness.  Endocrine:  No report of polyuria or polydipsia.

Hematologic:  No report of blood clots or easy bleeding.

Allergy:  No report of hives or allergic reaction.

Reproductive: No report of significant issues. (females: GYN hx; abortions, miscarriages, pregnancies, hysterectomy, PCOS, etc…)

 

Verify Patient: Name, Assigned identification number (e.g., medical record number), Date of birth, Phone number, Social security number, Address, Photo.

 

Include demographics, chief complaint, subjective information from the patient, names and relations of others present in the interview.

 

HPI:

 

 

 

 

 

, Past Medical and Psychiatric History,

Current Medications, Previous Psych Med trials,

Allergies.

 Social History, Family History.

Review of Systems (ROS) – if ROS is negative, “ROS noncontributory,” or “ROS negative with the exception of…”

Objective                Vital Signs: Stable

Temp:

BP:

HR:

R:

O2:

Pain:

Ht:

Wt:

BMI:

BMI Range:

 

LABS:

Lab findings WNL

Tox screen: Negative

Alcohol: Negative

HCG: N/A

 

 

Physical Exam:

MSE:

Patient is cooperative and conversant, appears without acute distress, and fully oriented x 4. Patient is dressed appropriately for age and season. Psychomotor activity appears within normal.

Presents with appropriate eye contact, euthymic affect – full, even, congruent with reported mood of “x”.  Speech: spontaneous, normal rate, appropriate volume/tone with no problems expressing self.

TC: no abnormal content elicited, denies suicidal ideation and denies homicidal ideation. Process appears linear, coherent, goal-directed.

Cognition appears grossly intact with appropriate attention span & concentration and average fund of knowledge.

Judgment appears fair . Insight appears fair

 

The patient is able to articulate needs, is motivated for compliance and adherence to medication regimen. Patient is willing and able to participate with treatment, disposition, and discharge planning.

 

 

This is where the “facts” are located.

Vitals,

**Physical Exam (if performed, will not be performed every visit in every setting)

Include relevant labs, test results, and Include MSE, risk assessment here, and psychiatric screening measure results.

AssessmentDSM5 Diagnosis: with ICD-10 codes

 

Dx: –

Dx: –

Dx: –

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patient has the ability/capacity appears to respond to psychiatric medications/psychotherapy and appears to understand the need for medications/psychotherapy and is willing to maintain adherent.

Reviewed potential risks & benefits, Black Box warnings, and alternatives including declining treatment.

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts learned in this course by writing an assignment.

Description

  1. Purpose

    The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts learned in this course by writing an assignment.

    Action Items

    Answer the following questions-

    Marshall Healthcare System, a non-taxpaying entity, is planning to purchase imaging equipment, including an MRI equipment, for its new imaging center. This equipment is expecting to generate the following cash flows.

    Years 5
    Initial($ 15,000,000)

    Investment

    Net operating

    cash flows

    $4,000,000, $5,000,000 $8,000,000 $16,000,000

     

     

    1. Determine the payback for the new MRI machine and should the project be accepted or  (2.5 Marks)

    2. Compare the Strengths and Weakness of Pay back method and NPV (Net Present Value) (2.5 Marks)

    Submission Instructions

    • Complete and submit this assignment according to your professor’s instructions.
    • The font should be 12 Times New Roman
    • Heading should be Bold
    • The color should be Black
    • Line spacing should be 1.5
    • Please use reliable references using APA format (at least two references for a credible source)
    • AVOID PLAGIARISM

    Grading Criteria

    Accuracy and completion of assignment: 0 – 05 points.

    The following rubric will be used to assess this assignment. Please familiarize yourself with it and do not hesitate to refer back to it before, during, and after composing your response.

    Criteria

    Proficiency

    Some Proficiency

    Limited Proficiency

    No Proficiency

    1

    0.75

    0.50

    0.25

    Presentation

    The purpose and focus are clear and consistent

     

     

     

     

    Punctuation, grammar, spelling, and mechanics are appropriate

     

     

     

     

    Content

    Information and evidence are accurate, appropriate, and integrated effectively

     

     

     

     

    Thinking

    Analysis/synthesis/evaluation/interpretation are effective and consistent

     

     

     

     

    Connections between and among ideas are made

    Total

    / 05

     

Discussion Question

Description

Discussion Question (master’s in education- Nursing)

Discussion Question:

Choose one disorder of the central or peripheral nervous system and discuss its clinical manifestations, prognosis, and pathophysiology.

I work in cardiac stepdown and telemetry inpatient unit.

For the references please add one or two of my text book and one or two scholarly article with intext citation

Reference text book below:

McCance, K. A. & Huether, S.E. (2018). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). Mosby.

cite at least one or two scholarly source when appropriate, and always use quality writing. Please use one article with in the 5 last years. So total reference is my textbook and one or two article and please do intext citation. Please write 350 words. Please provide DOI for the references.

Create a table differentiating the types of anemia, their clinical presentations, causes, and diagnostic tests

Description

Assignment:

Create a presentation addressing all of the following topics:

 

Create a table differentiating the types of anemia, their clinical presentations, causes, and diagnostic tests

What compensatory measures does the body employ in an attempt to restore cardiac output? What are the effect of these compensatory measures?

Discuss the difference between right-sided and left-sided HF, their causes, clinical presentations, and diagnostic tests.

How do the clinical presentations, prognosis, and management of acute and chronic leukemia differ?

This PowerPoint® (Microsoft Office) or Impress® (Open Office) presentation should be a minimum of 15 slides (maximum of 17 slides), including a title, introduction, conclusion and reference slide, with detailed speaker notes and recorded audio comments for all content slides. Use the audio recording feature with the presentation software. Use at least five scholarly sources and make certain to review the module’s Signature Assignment Rubric before starting your presentation.

 

Assignment Expectations

Length: 15-17 slides; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner

Structure:

Title slide and reference slides in APA style. (at least 2 slides)

Objective: 1 slide

Anemia: at least 3 slides

Cardiac Output: at least 3 slides

Heart Failure: at least 3 slides

Leukemia: at least 3 slides

Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides include a script with the verbiage you would say when presenting; script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least five scholarly sources to support your claims.