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Non-Pharmacological Interventions

Sleep and Rest in Nursing are essential aspects of patient care that often get overlooked despite their critical role in recovery overall health, and well-being. Nurses play a key role in helping patients achieve restful sleep and manage rest periods, which are necessary for physical and mental health. Here’s an in-depth look at sleep and […]

Essential Home Care for Dementia

Home care for dementia patients involves a combination of medical support personal assistance and creating a safe structured environment to help manage the symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. Here are some key considerations and approaches when providing home care for someone with dementia: 1. Creating a Safe Environment […]

Key Concepts in Pharmacology and Treatment

Key Concepts in Pharmacology and Treatment Hypersensitivities and autoimmunity are critical topics in NSG5140 (commonly a nursing or healthcare course focused on pathophysiology or advanced concepts, in immunology).Hypersensitivity reactions are exaggerated or inappropriate immune responses that can lead to tissue damage. These reactions are classified into four types, with autoimmunity being a specific form of […]

Understanding Drug Mechanisms and Responses

Understanding Drug Mechanisms and Responses 13. A medication that works by receptor activation to produce a biological response is an: A. Agonist B. Enzyme inhibitor C. Inverse agonist D. Antagonist 14. A drug that binds to a receptor but does not fully activate it, producing a muted biological response, is a(n): A. Agonist B. Enzyme […]

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 […]

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 […]