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Insights on Adolescent Development and Resilience

Insights on Adolescent Development and Resilience The Adolescent Brain Developmen; Lessons from the “power of the teenage brain” presentation by Dan Siegel First, puberty began at the age of 15 around 150 years ago but today it begins at 10 years and ends at 24 years. Second, the adolescent is the healthiest period in life […]

Psychiatric Medication Management Challenges

Psychiatric Medication Management Challenges 7. A 79-year-old female with no past psychiatric history is admitted with new onset auditory hallucinations., The patient states her most bothersome symptom is the voices, which have kept her from sleeping through the night for the last 3 weeks, and as a result, she is tired and irritable. Which medication […]

Influences on Primate Social Structure

Influences on Primate Social Structure Chapter Seven: Primate Behavior 1. List and explain the factors that influence social structure in primate society. The factors that influence social structure in primates include; body size, human activities, relationship with other species, and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Primates with a large body size require fewer calories per unit […]

Essential Principles of Wound Care

Essential Principles of Wound Care Wound Care and Infection Prevention are critical components of nursing practice especially in patients with chronic conditions surgical wounds, or those who are at high risk for infections (e.g., the elderly, diabetic patients, and immunocompromised individuals). Proper wound care not only promotes healing but also minimizes the risk of complications […]

Arguments Against Drug Legalization

Arguments Against Drug Legalization How ligalization of currently illegal drugs impacts revenue? Taxes disorient the market outcomes as buyers of goods pay more while sellers receive less. Taxes also have an effect of disorienting market efficiency. This is because it disrupts the equilibrium between demand price and supply price. It also affects the purchasing power […]

Neurotransmitters and Psychiatric Evaluations

Neurotransmitters and Psychiatric Evaluations 16. The PMHNP prescribes fluoxetine to treat depression. ,Which neurotransmitter will be made readily available in the synapse? A. Dopamine 75 B. Serotonin C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA) D. Acetylcholine 17. The PMHNP in the ED is evaluating a 68-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and cannot remember […]

Effective Strategies for Therapeutic Communication

Effective Strategies for Therapeutic Communication Mental health nursing interventions are crucial in providing care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. ,Nurses in mental health settings often play a key role in promoting recovery, enhancing coping skills, and ensuring patients receive appropriate treatment. Mental Health Nursing Interventions can be broadly categorized into therapeutic communication, […]

Addressing Infant Feeding Challenges Effectively

Infant feeding is the act of introducing milk to an infant., Infant feeding problems are relatively common and can stem from various causes ranging from minor issues to underlying medical conditions. Common Feeding Problems in Infants Difficulty Latching (Breastfeeding): Signs: Baby has trouble attaching to the breast or staying latched. Causes: Improper positioning. Tongue-tie or […]

Enhancing Life Through Palliative Care

Enhancing Life Through Palliative Care Palliative and hospice care are specialized medical services designed to provide comfort support and quality of life to individuals facing serious or terminal illnesses., Here’s an overview of both types of care: Purpose: Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses. […]

Evaluating Neurological Symptoms and Conditions

Evaluating Neurological Symptoms and Conditions The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression., While assessing the appearance of the patient an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted., Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? A. III B. IV C. V D. VI 2. A 55-year-old woman has been referred for […]

Evaluating Life Quality in Netherlands

Is Netherlands the best place to live in the world? ,Netherlands is the best place to live in the world based on economic choices such as economic growth and stability healthcare system, education system, immigration, human rights, crime and justice, and national defense. The Netherlands is a country located in Western Europe and some parts […]

Managing Patient Concerns and Developmental Stages

Managing Patient Concerns and Developmental Stages 11. A 60-year-old man with alcohol use disorder in remission presents to the psychiatric ED and is very distraught. ,He tells the PMHNP that he was at his daughter’s wedding and called upon to make a toast. The waiter had handed him the champagne glass, and he took a […]

Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation Analysis of the Conspiracy Theory. In order to begin your conspiracy theory analysis project, please answer the following questions. The answers to questions 2-5 may be found in our readings for Week 6. Once you’ve submitted this brief survey, I will send you a Canvas message with details for the […]

Enhancing Nurse Education

Enhancing Nurse Education Project Gap in Practice or Problem: Patients are not compliance to? Discuss their prescribed psychotropic medications non-adherence and nursing staff are not knowledgeable about strategies to teach patients for self-care management to increase medication adherence. Purpose of the Project: To develop an education program to increase the nurses’ knowledge about factors related […]

Understanding Health Belief Model Concepts

Understanding Health Belief Model Concepts A PMHNP is leading a recovery group for at-risk teens who have been mandated to attend meetings as part of their addiction treatment. 1. A member of the group states that his problem is not that bad and he can stop anytime he chooses. Using on occasion is just a […]

Discussion Board Participation Requirements Explained

Discussion Board Participation Requirements Explained Week 2 Discussion Board Discussion Question: Reflect on how your practicum experience throughout this program has helped you develop an appreciation for nursing scholarship., How will you incorporate scholarship into your future nursing practice? Purpose: The purpose of the threaded discussion is to promote dialogue among students and faculty during […]

Key Concepts in Substance Intoxication

Key Concepts in Substance Intoxication 16. Answer B. Acute intoxication is characterized by disinhibition, emotional lability, inattention, and impulsivity. Withdrawal symptoms include tremor, anxiety, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, and autonomic hyperactivity. Sobriety is the quality of being congruent in mood and affect with good impulse control, and situationally appropriate responses. Manic is a state of abnormally elevated […]

Key Concepts in Psychopharmacology

Key Concepts in Psychopharmacology 11. The PMHNP knows the relationship between drug concentration and effect on 90 the body is known as: A. Pharmacology B. Pharmacokinetics C. Pharmacodynamics D. Physiology 12. A patient who had previously reported feeling much better on her antidepressant suddenly says the “drug seems to have stopped working. This is known […]