Nr 283 discussion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 283 Unit 6 Discussion Topic – Clinical manifestations, and treatments of thyroid carcinoma

NR 283 Unit 1 Discussion Topic – Radiation Therapy

Mr. X, age 57, presented to his physician with marked fatigue, nausea with occasional diarrhea,and a sore, swollen tongue. Lately, he also has been experiencing a tingling feeling in his toesand a feeling of clumsiness. Microscopic examination of a blood sample indicated a reducednumber of erythrocytes, many of which are megaloblasts, and a reduced number of leukocytes,including many large, hypersegmented cells. Hemoglobin and serum levels of vitamin B12 werebelow normal. Additional tests confir...

Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her blood test indicated the presence of numerous antinuclear antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophils containing nuclear material. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosu...

NR 506 Week 3: Effective Coalition Leadership The national coalition advocating for the approved healthcare policy concern is the Cuyahoga County Depression and Suicide Prevention Coalition under the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board of Cuyahoga County (ADAMHS). Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board in under the Ohio law that provides services such as addiction treatment, recovery services and mental health as well as coordinates public safety. The ADAM...

NR 283 Week 8 Discussion; Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman: Fall 2021 Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her blood test indicated the presence of numerous antinuclear antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophi...

Mrs. A has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the … changes in her appearance. How does Cushing’s syndrome affect the individual? Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions. Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. A may experience resulting from...

Mr. J, age 42, is a construction worker in Las Vegas who lives with his daughter and grandson, Sammy. He recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. At first, he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. After a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” His doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. Mr. J reports pain in h...

Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she … that an eryth ematous, butterfly-shaped rash had … on her face. Further lab tests … protein in her urine. Her blood test … the presence of numerous antinuclear antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophils containing nuclear material. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was made. (R...

NR 283 Unit 3 Discussion Topic – ABCDE rule in the diagnosis of skin cancer